CDL-A Truck Driver - New CDL Graduates - Paid Training - West Coast

NIS EXPRESS•Oceanside, CA

12d•$52,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Drive for a Western fleet serving 11 Western states, with the option to run farther for more miles. Most loads are two days or less, and drivers return home every two weeks. Freight includes drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads. Riders and pets are welcome after training. New drivers complete 4 to 6 weeks of paid, on-the-road training with an experienced trainer at $850 per week. Solo drivers receive a guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months. Average weekly gross pay once solo is $1,000 to $1,500, with 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week and a performance bonus of up to $0.06 per mile. Additional pay includes $15 per stop, $20 for an assist unload, and $80 for a full hand unload. Orientation pays $300, and travel to orientation is covered. Health, dental, and vision insurance are available after 30 days. The package also includes a 401(k) with company match and paid time off. Some winter mountain driving is required.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
New drivers must have completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school.
Experienced drivers must have 6 months of over-the-road experience in the last 12 months, or at least 12 months in the past 5 years.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years and no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.
Be able to undertake some winter mountain driving.

Responsibilities

Drive commercial trucks on routes across 11 Western states, with the option to travel farther for more miles.
Handle freight involving drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads.
Complete assigned stops and unload assistance or hand unloading as needed.