CDL A Truck Driver

Nis Express•Byram, MS

13d•$1,300 - $1,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring both experienced OTR drivers and recent CDL school graduates for a regional route east of I-35. Drivers can expect to be home every 12 days for 2 full days off. The average weekly gross is between $1,300 to $1,500, with top performers averaging $1,750+. Drivers will cover 2,200 to 2,800 miles per week. The schedule is 12 days out and 2 days home. The freight is 100% no-touch dry van, with 70% drop and hook and 30% live unload. All runs are east of I-35, and there is no NYC. Trucks are 2022 or newer Freightliner or Kenworth, automatic, with APU standard. Each truck is assigned to one driver, with no slip seating. Take-home is available for qualifying drivers. For those new to the industry, we offer 4 to 6 weeks of paid one-on-one OTR training with guaranteed weekly pay during training and full solo pay once upgraded. Orientation is paid at $300 for the week, with travel and hotel covered. Pet and passenger riders are allowed from day one for experienced drivers. Full benefits are available after 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 401(k) with match, company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and employee stock options. Vacation accrues starting day one.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL
No OTR restrictions
Active DOT medical card
At least 21 years of age
6 months of verifiable experience or 120 hours from an approved CDL academy
No major violations or accidents on driving record
No red flags on background check
Clean pre-employment drug test

Nice To Haves

Experienced OTR drivers
Recent CDL school graduates

Responsibilities

Drive a regional route east of I-35.
Operate a 2022 or newer Freightliner or Kenworth truck with automatic transmission and APU.
Handle 100% no-touch dry van freight.
Perform 70% drop and hook and 30% live unload.
Complete training program for new drivers.
Maintain a clean driving record and pass background checks and drug tests.