Entry Level CDL-A Driver

Nis Express • Richmond, VA

4h

About The Position

Drive northbound from Richmond, Virginia, into the Northeast, running approximately 1,900 miles per week. Drivers can earn weekends off by reaching about 1,900 miles, with flexible home time. Most loads are drop-and-hook, with some live loads and city driving. New CDL holders receive paid, on-the-road training with an experienced driver trainer. Training pay is $850 per week, followed by a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first three months solo. Average weekly gross pay is $1,300 to $2,000. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing by $0.01 per year of tenure up to $0.65 per mile. Orientation pay is $300, and travel to orientation is covered. Riders and pets are allowed after training is complete.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• New drivers must have 120 or more 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.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
• No major preventable accidents in 5 years.
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing and a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Drive northbound from Richmond, Virginia, into the Northeast.
• Complete approximately 1,900 miles per week to qualify for weekends off.
• Handle drop-and-hook loads in most cases, along with some live loads and city driving.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training: $850 per week while training and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first 3 months solo.
• $300 orientation pay and covered travel to orientation.
• Riders and pets allowed after training is complete.

What This Job Offers

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