Regional CDL-A Driver - All Experience Levels - $1,300-$1,500

NIS EXPRESS • Modesto, CA

3d • $1,300 - $1,500 • Remote

About The Position

Most regional positions promise consistency and deliver chaos. This one is built differently — fixed territory, assigned equipment, and a dispatch team that measures success by whether you're home when you're supposed to be. This position is accessible to CDL-A holders regardless of experience level, with a structured mentorship program for new drivers. The freight mix leans heavily toward drop & hook with select live stop appointments, and customer freight is pre-staged, meaning drivers never touch the cargo. The territory is confined to regional lanes, with a consistent weekly mileage target and a 34-hour home reset built into every weekly cycle. Drivers with earning goals can opt into extended road time voluntarily. Dispatch operates on planned windows, ensuring your ETA home is a commitment, not a guess. Full pay applies throughout the entire training period.

Requirements

• Active Class A Commercial Driver License
• Tractor-trailer operating history of 6 months minimum, or CDL-A graduate status
• Successful completion of DOT physical examination and substance screening
• Motor vehicle record reflecting no more than 2 violations within 36 months
• No impaired driving convictions within the preceding 3 years
• Criminal history clear of felony charges within the last 5 years

Nice To Haves

• All experience levels are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor-trailer within a fixed regional territory.
• Adhere to a stable freight network and mileage targets.
• Maintain clean safety records to earn performance incentives.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections.
• Follow customer protocols during deliveries and pick-ups.
• Manage log compliance.
• Handle dry van freight only, with no hazmat or specialized handling.
• Participate in a mentorship program if applicable.

Benefits

• Base mileage: $0.56 CPM climbing to $0.64 CPM as tenure grows
• Realistic weekly gross: $1,300 to $1,500
• Mileage volume: 2,000 to 2,400 miles weekly
• Performance incentives for clean safety records
• Automated direct deposit, same day every week
• Fully compensated onboarding from first day of class
• Assigned unit (Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680) from day one
• No shared trucks, no pool rotations
• Dry van freight only — no hazmat, no flatbed, no specialized handling
• Customer freight is pre-staged — drivers never touch the cargo
• Freight mix leans heavily toward drop & hook with select live stop appointments
• Territory confined to regional lanes
• 34-hour home reset built into every weekly cycle
• Optional extended road time for drivers with earning goals
• Dispatch operates on planned windows
• Structured 3 to 5 week mentorship program
• Full pay throughout the entire training period
• Comprehensive health plan covering medical, dental, and vision expenses
• Employer-matched retirement contributions through 401(k) enrollment
• Paid time off accrual beginning after introductory period
• Company-funded life insurance and accidental death benefit policy
• Approved riders and pets permitted under fleet guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED