New CDL Holders

Nis Express • Texas City, TX

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About The Position

The regional fleet hires new CDL holders to haul refinery, port, and retail freight across Texas, neighboring states, and into the Midwest. Drivers complete 4 to 6 weeks of paid, on-the-road training with an experienced mentor, earning $850 per week while training. After sign-off, drivers receive a solo truck and guaranteed pay of $1,000 per week for three months after their first solo dispatch.

The role involves approximately 1,700 to 2,000 miles per week, mostly drop-and-hook freight. Drivers are home every two weeks, often sooner. Average weekly gross pay is $1,100 to $1,400, with mileage pay that grows with experience, $15 stop pay, and a performance bonus. Orientation pay is $300, and orientation travel is covered.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a 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 last 5 years.
• Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years and no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
• Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Haul refinery, port, and retail freight on regional routes across Texas, neighboring states, and into the Midwest.
• Complete 4 to 6 weeks of on-the-road training with an experienced mentor before driving solo.
• Drive approximately 1,700 to 2,000 miles per week, primarily handling drop-and-hook loads.
• Follow the fleet's schedule, with home time every two weeks or often sooner.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training at $850 per week during the 4 to 6 week training period.
• Guaranteed pay of $1,000 per week for 3 months after the first solo dispatch.
• $300 orientation pay and covered orientation travel.

What This Job Offers

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