CDL-A Trainee Driver - Short Western Runs - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS•Santa Maria, CA

19d•$1,000 - $1,500

About The Position

The CDL-A Trainee Driver operates dry van freight across 11 western states, with runs usually lasting two days or less and drivers home every two weeks. The schedule covers approximately 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week. New drivers receive four to six weeks of paid, on-the-road training with a driver trainer, earning $680 per week while training. After sign-off, drivers receive a solo truck and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for three months after their first solo dispatch. 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 six cents per mile, and $15 stop pay. Orientation includes $300 pay and covered travel.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Operate a truck hauling dry van freight across 11 western states.
Complete short runs, usually two days or less, and travel approximately 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week.
Participate in four to six weeks of paid on-the-road training with a driver trainer if a new driver.
Drive solo after receiving trainer sign-off.