CDL-A Regional Driver

Nis Express • Lynchburg, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Stop guessing what your first year on the road will pay. Here is the full breakdown for new and experienced Class A drivers running regional dry van freight east of the Mississippi. Pay and Mileage Breakdown Average Weekly Pay: $1,200 to $1,700 Mileage Rate: $0.55 per mile to start, plus $0.01 for every additional 12 months of experience, up to $0.65 Weekly Miles: 1,900 to 2,300 on average Stop Pay: $15 per stop Performance Bonus: Monthly bonus plan for safe, productive drivers Guaranteed Pay: $1,000 per week guaranteed for your first 3 months after your first solo dispatch Paid Training for New Drivers Training Pay: $850 per week while you ride with an experienced trainer Real Freight: Learn on actual loads and routes, not in a classroom Straight to Solo Pay: Move to full mileage pay as soon as you finish training Your Routes and Schedule Home Time: Every 2 weeks Territory: Eastern planning zones, loads typically stay east of the Mississippi River Freight: Dry van, mix of drop and hook, live load and live unload Hiring Area: Must live within 200 miles of the Richmond, VA area

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• New CDL-A holders welcome with 120+ hours of CDL training from an accredited school.
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR experience in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years.
• Clean driving record: no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years, no major preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
• No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years depending on when CDL was obtained.
• Must pass DOT physical plus hair and urine drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced drivers welcome riders and pets from day one.
• New drivers can bring riders and pets after training.

Responsibilities

• Run regional dry van freight east of the Mississippi.
• Complete assigned routes and schedules.
• Handle dry van freight, including drop and hook, live load, and live unload.
• Participate in paid training with an experienced trainer.
• Learn on actual loads and routes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid time off.
• $300 orientation pay on your first paycheck.
• Travel to orientation covered.
• Riders and pets welcome from day one for experienced drivers, and after training for new drivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED