CDL-A Trainee Driver - Paid Training - Southwest Dry Van

NIS EXPRESS•Bullhead City, AZ

5d•$1,000 - $1,400

About The Position

Drive dry van lanes in the Southwest triangle, with routes between Arizona, Las Vegas, El Paso, Albuquerque, Salt Lake, and California. The position is designed for drivers who want to stay relatively close to home, with home time every two weeks and some 34-hour resets at home. Drivers typically cover about 1,900 to 2,000 miles per week, with no hand unloading. New CDL holders receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid training with an experienced driver trainer, earning $850 per week. After sign-off, drivers receive their own truck and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first three months of solo driving. The posting lists average weekly gross pay of $1,000 to $1,400, starting pay of $0.50 per mile, $15 stop pay, and a performance bonus. Orientation pay is $300, and orientation travel is 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

Drive dry van routes in the Southwest, including lanes between Arizona, Las Vegas, El Paso, Albuquerque, Salt Lake, and California.
Complete approximately 1,900 to 2,000 miles per week.
Complete 4 to 6 weeks of training with an experienced driver trainer if a new CDL holder.
Operate independently after being signed off and assigned a truck.
Handle stops without hand unloading.