CDL A Regional Truck Driver

Nis Express•Ithaca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Northeast Regional Fleet and secure a stable driving career with predictable scheduling and reliable weekly home time. This route is designed for drivers who want to maximize their earning potential on consistent regional runs while maintaining a strong work-life balance with guaranteed weekend resets. Our modern fleet consists of well-maintained 2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth trucks, supported by 24/7 dispatch for around-the-clock operational support. We offer a rider and pet policy starting on day one. Paid orientation is provided, and benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A).
Minimum of 3 months of recent tractor-trailer experience (operating 40ft+ trailers).
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must permanently reside in Pennsylvania (PA), Maryland (MD), New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), or Delaware (DE).
Clean MVR and PSP.
No recent DUI history.
SAP program graduates are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

NYC routing experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate a tractor-trailer on a regional route primarily from Virginia (VA) to Maine (ME), and west to Eastern Ohio.
Ensure 100% no-touch freight operations with live loads and preloaded trailers.
Adhere to a predictable schedule with guaranteed weekend home time (Saturday-Sunday) for a full 34-hour reset.
Maintain an average of 1,700 miles per week with a predictable 400-mile average length of haul.
Handle extra stops, Long Island deliveries, and detention time as required.
Maintain a clean MVR and PSP, with no recent DUI history.
Utilize company-provided modern equipment (2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth trucks).
Communicate with 24/7 dispatch for operational support.

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay: $0.81 to $0.85 CPM based on experience.
Average weekly gross earnings between $1,400 and $1,600.
High Earning Potential: Top 20% of drivers earn $1,900+ per week.
$4,000 Sign-On Bonus ($500 on first load, followed by monthly installments).
100% No-Touch Freight.
Extra pay for extra stops, Long Island deliveries, and detention ($12.50/hr after 2 hours).
Performance bonus of up to +3 CPM.
Guaranteed weekend home time for a full 34-hour reset (Saturday–Sunday).
Paid Orientation.
Modern Fleet: 2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth trucks.
24/7 Dispatch support.
Rider Policy.
Pet Policy.
Full health, dental, and vision insurance (with flexible family coverage options) starting after 30 days.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Company-paid life, disability, and supplemental insurance policies.