CDL-A Trainee Driver

Nis Express•Santa Maria, CA

About The Position

This position offers paid training for new CDL holders and driving work across 11 western states hauling dry van freight. Paid, on-the-road training with a driver trainer lasts 4 to 6 weeks at $680 per week. After sign-off, drivers receive a solo truck and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for 3 months after their first solo dispatch. Runs are usually 2 days or less, with drivers home every two weeks and averaging 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week. Average weekly gross pay is $1,000 to $1,500, with a mileage pay scale that increases with experience, a performance bonus of up to 6 cents per mile, and $15 stop pay. The employer provides health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and $300 orientation pay with orientation travel covered.

Requirements

Class A CDL.
At least 21 years old.
New drivers must have 120 or more hours at an accredited CDL school.
Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months, or 12 or more months in the last 5 years.
No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
No major preventable accidents in 5 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

Complete 4 to 6 weeks of paid on-the-road training with a driver trainer if a new driver.
After sign-off, drive solo in a company truck.
Transport dry van freight across 11 western states.
Run routes typically lasting 2 days or less and average 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week.