CDL-A Truck Driver

Nis Express • Mesquite, NV

13d

About The Position

Drive freight on the Las Vegas, Southern California, Phoenix, and Salt Lake corridors. The lanes are described as short-haul and busy, with approximately 1,900 to 2,000 miles per week. Drivers use drop-and-hook, live-load, and live-unload operations; hand unloading is not required. Home time is every two weeks and may be more frequent, and drivers may sometimes take their 34-hour reset at home.

New drivers receive paid training with an experienced trainer at $800 per week, followed by guaranteed solo pay of $1,000 per week for the first three months. Average weekly gross pay is $1,000 to $1,400, with starting mileage pay of $0.50 per mile, $15 stop pay, and a performance bonus. Some holidays are worked. Riders and pets are allowed after training.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
• Trainees must have at least 120 hours from 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.
• Have no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
• Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
• Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive freight on routes serving Las Vegas, Southern California, Phoenix, and Salt Lake.
• Transport approximately 1,900 to 2,000 miles per week on short-haul lanes.
• Perform drop-and-hook, live-load, and live-unload operations; hand unloading is not required.

Benefits

• Paid training at $800 per week while learning with an experienced trainer.
• Guaranteed pay of $1,000 per week for the first 3 months solo.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• $300 orientation pay.
• Travel covered for orientation.
• Riders and pets allowed after training.

What This Job Offers

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