CDL-A Truck Driver - Trainees Welcome - $1,300 to $1,500 Weekly

NIS EXPRESS • Texarkana, TX

10d • $1,300 - $1,500

About The Position

The CDL-A Truck Driver operates routes from Texas to Tennessee, Illinois, and Georgia, hauling temperature-controlled freight. Work includes drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads. Drivers average 1,800 to 2,000 miles per week and are typically home every two weeks, depending on where they live. Riders and pets are allowed after training.

New CDL holders receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid over-the-road training with an experienced trainer, at $850 per week. After training, they move to full solo pay. The advertised average weekly gross pay is $1,300 to $1,500, with a sliding pay scale, stop pay, performance bonuses, and a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first three months solo. Orientation pays $300, with travel covered.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
• Trainees must have completed 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 the past 2 years.
• Have no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
• Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
• Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive a truck on routes between Texas and Tennessee, Illinois, and Georgia.
• Transport temperature-controlled freight.
• Handle drop-and-hook, preload, live-load, and live-unload freight operations.

Benefits

• $1,000 per week guaranteed for the first 3 months solo.
• Performance bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• $300 orientation pay and covered travel.
• Riders and pets allowed after training.

What This Job Offers

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