CDL-A Truck Driver

Nis Express•Romulus, MI

13d

About The Position

CDL-A Truck Driver position with freight originating in Romulus, Brownstown, and New Boston, Michigan. Drivers take outbound loads from Michigan and are dispatched back toward Michigan for their next load. Freight includes drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads. Drivers are home every two weeks for a full reset. Day and night dispatches are available, and holiday work may be needed as customers require. New drivers complete 4 to 6 weeks of training with an experienced trainer and receive $900 per week during training. Full solo pay begins immediately after training. The posting lists average weekly gross pay of $1,200 to $1,500, weekly mileage of 1,500 to 2,100 miles, $15 stop pay, a performance bonus, and a $1,000 weekly guarantee during the first three months solo. Orientation pay is $300, with travel covered.

Requirements

Valid 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 past 5 years.
No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
No major preventable accidents in 5 years.
No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
Must pass hair and urine drug testing.
Must be prepared to drive in Michigan winter conditions.

Responsibilities

Transport freight outbound from Michigan and return toward Michigan for the next load.
Handle drop-and-hook, preloaded, live-load, and live-unload freight.
Complete required dispatches, including day or night dispatches and holiday work as customer needs require.
New drivers: train with an experienced driver for 4 to 6 weeks before driving solo.