CDL-A Truck Driver - Entry Level - Paid Training - East of the Mississippi

NIS EXPRESS•Raleigh, NC

8d•$1,200 - $1,700

About The Position

Drive a dry van fleet serving eastern planning zones that rarely crosses the Mississippi River. New drivers receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid training at $850 per week. After training, drivers are home every two weeks and typically run 1,900 to 2,300 miles per week, using drop-and-hook, preloaded, and live-load freight. Pay includes a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first three months solo, starting mileage pay of $0.55 per mile that increases by one cent per year of experience up to $0.65 per mile, average weekly pay of $1,200 to $1,700, $15 stop pay, and a performance bonus. The employer pays $300 for orientation and covers travel. Riders and pets are permitted after training is complete.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
New drivers must have completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school.
Experienced drivers must have 6 months of experience in the last 12 months or 12 months in the last 5 years; DD214 is considered.
No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years and no serious violations in the last 12 months.
No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
No DUI/DWI in the last 5 to 10 years.
Must pass hair and urine drug tests.
Must have 3 years of verifiable work history.

Responsibilities

Drive a dry van truck on routes in the eastern planning zones, rarely crossing the Mississippi River.
Transport freight using drop-and-hook, preloaded, and live-load arrangements.
Complete weekly routes averaging 1,900 to 2,300 miles.
Attend 4 to 6 weeks of paid training if a new driver.