CDL-A Trainee Driver - Paid Training - Eastern Regional Freight

NIS EXPRESS•Greenville, NC

11h•$1,200 - $1,700

About The Position

The CDL-A Trainee Driver hauls freight in eastern planning zones, with loads usually staying east of the Mississippi River. New drivers complete 4 to 6 weeks of paid training with an experienced driver trainer on real loads, earning $650 per week. After being signed off, drivers operate solo in their own truck, with a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first three months solo. The position averages 1,900 to 2,300 miles per week, with drivers home every two weeks. Freight is mostly drop-and-hook, with some live loads. Average weekly gross pay is $1,200 to $1,700. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing by $0.01 per year up to $0.65 per mile, with $15 stop pay and a performance bonus plan. Orientation pay is $300, and orientation travel is covered.

Requirements

Hold a Class A CDL.
Be 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.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years and no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

Complete 4 to 6 weeks of paid training with an experienced driver trainer on real loads.
After sign-off, operate solo in an assigned truck and haul freight in eastern planning zones.
Drive approximately 1,900 to 2,300 miles per week.
Handle mostly drop-and-hook freight, with some live loads.