CDL-A Truck Driver - Entry Level - Paid Training - Midwest Freight

NIS EXPRESS•Romulus, MI
•$62,400 - $78,000

About The Position

The CDL-A Truck Driver hauls freight outbound from Michigan, with dispatch working drivers back toward Michigan for their next load. Freight originates in Romulus, Brownstown, and New Boston. Drivers handle drop-and-hook, preloaded, live-load, and live-unload freight. The role includes home time every two weeks for a full reset and may involve day or night dispatches and holiday work as customer needs require. New CDL holders complete 4 to 6 weeks of training with an experienced trainer at $900 per week, then receive full solo pay. The posting lists average weekly gross pay of $1,200 to $1,500, 1,500 to 2,100 weekly miles, $15 stop pay, a performance bonus, and a guaranteed $1,000 per week during the first three months solo.

Requirements

  • Hold a valid Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.
  • New drivers must have at least 120 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.
  • Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years, and no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
  • Pass hair and urine drug testing.

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.
  • Work day or night dispatches and holiday dispatches as customers require.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • $300 orientation pay and covered travel.
  • Riders and pets allowed after training.
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