CDL-A Truck Driver

Nis Express • Clanton, AL

7d

About The Position

Drive dry-van freight along the Eastern Seaboard as part of an eastern regional fleet serving the Central Alabama hiring area. Loads travel up and down the East Coast and generally do not go far west. New CDL holders receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid training. Drivers are home every two weeks. Riders and pets are permitted after training.

Training pay is $650 per week. Solo drivers are guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile and can rise to $0.65 with experience. Drivers average 2,000 to 2,500 miles per week and $1,200 to $1,800 in weekly gross pay. Freight work includes drop-and-hook, preloads, and live loads. Drivers receive $15 per stop and a performance bonus. The company provides $300 in orientation pay and covers travel to orientation.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
• Complete at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school; no driving experience is needed for new CDL holders.
• Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the past 12 months, or 12 or more months of OTR experience in the past 5 years.
• Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
• Have no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
• Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
• Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive dry-van freight along the Eastern Seaboard.
• Handle drop-and-hook, preloaded, and live-load freight.
• Complete assigned stops and regional routes.

Benefits

• Health insurance after 30 days
• Dental insurance after 30 days
• Vision insurance after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• $300 orientation pay
• Travel to orientation covered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed