CDL-A Truck Driver

Nis Express•Oceanside, CA

12d

About The Position

This Western fleet offers short-haul and regional trucking routes, with most loads taking two days or less. Drivers operate in 11 Western states and may choose to run farther for additional miles. Freight includes drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads. Drivers are typically home every two weeks. Riders and pets are welcome after training. New drivers receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid on-the-road training with an experienced trainer at $850 per week. Solo drivers are guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months and average $1,000 to $1,500 in weekly gross pay thereafter. Drivers typically run 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week and may earn a performance bonus of up to $0.06 per mile, along with additional stop and unload pay. The role includes health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and $300 orientation pay with travel to orientation covered. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
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 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.
Be willing to drive in winter mountain conditions.

Responsibilities

Drive commercial trucks on routes in 11 Western states; drivers may opt to travel farther for additional miles.
Handle drop-and-hook, preloaded, live-load, and live-unload freight.
Complete routes that are typically two days or less and return home every two weeks.
Complete 4 to 6 weeks of on-the-road training with an experienced trainer if new to driving.