New CDL Holders

Nis Express•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

This opportunity is for new CDL holders to begin driving East Coast dry van freight with paid, on-the-road training from an experienced driver trainer. Training lasts 4 to 6 weeks and pays $850 per week. After being signed off, drivers receive their own truck and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for three months after their first solo dispatch. After training, drivers haul dry van loads along the eastern seaboard, with no routes west of the Mississippi. Drivers are home every two weeks and average around 2,500 miles per week; most loads are drop and hook. Compensation includes an average weekly gross of $1,200 to $1,500, a starting rate of $0.55 per mile that increases by $0.01 each year up to $0.65, $15 stop pay, and a performance bonus. Health, dental, and vision insurance begin after 30 days. The role also includes a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, $300 orientation pay, and covered orientation travel. Applicants must have a Class A CDL, meet the age and driving-record requirements, and pass hair and urine drug testing.

Requirements

Class A CDL.
At least 21 years old.
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 last 5 years.
No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
No major preventable accidents in 5 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

Complete 4 to 6 weeks of on-the-road training with an experienced driver trainer.
After being signed off, operate a company-provided truck hauling dry van freight along the eastern seaboard.
Drive approximately 2,500 miles per week and handle drop-and-hook loads on most routes.