CDL-A Truck Driver Hiring Now - East Coast Lanes - $1,200 to $1,700 Weekly

NIS EXPRESS • Wilmington, NC

8h • $1,200 - $1,700

About The Position

Drive dry van freight on East Coast lanes, with loads typically staying east of the Mississippi River. Drivers are home every two weeks. New CDL holders receive 4 to 6 weeks of training at $850 per week, followed by a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first three months solo. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile and can rise to $0.65 with experience. Average weekly pay is $1,200 to $1,700, with $15 stop pay and a performance bonus. A typical week involves 1,900 to 2,300 miles and a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads, using late-model Freightliners.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a valid Class A CDL.
• Have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school.
• Experienced drivers must have 6 months of experience in the last 12 months or 12 months in the last 5 years; trainees are welcome.
• Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years and no serious violations in 12 months.
• Have no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
• Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
• Pass hair and urine drug tests.
• Provide 3 years of verifiable work history.

Responsibilities

• Drive dry van freight on East Coast lanes.
• Transport loads that typically remain east of the Mississippi River.
• Complete drop-and-hook and live-load assignments.
• Drive approximately 1,900 to 2,300 miles in a typical week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) and stock purchase program.
• Free online college for the driver and one dependent.
• Pets and riders allowed after training.
• $300 orientation pay.
• $15 stop pay and performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

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