Regional CDL-A Driver - CDL School Graduates - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS•Santa Rosa, CA

12d•$62,400 - $72,800

About The Position

Regional CDL-A Driver position for new CDL holders, including graduates of accredited CDL schools. Drivers complete 6 weeks of over-the-road training with an experienced trainer at $800 per week, then move to full driver pay after their first solo dispatch. During the first 3 months of solo driving, earnings are guaranteed at $1,000 per week, including slow weeks. Average weekly gross pay is $1,200 to $1,400, with mileage pay starting at $0.51 per mile for 1,900 to 2,100 miles per week, plus $15 stop pay and a monthly performance bonus. Drivers haul regional temperature-controlled freight in Western states. The role does not require hand unloading. Some nights, weekends, and holidays are part of the schedule and are planned with the driver leader. Home time is every 2 weeks. Riders and pets are allowed after training. Benefits begin after 30 days. Orientation pays $300, and travel to orientation is covered.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
At least 21 years old.
At least 120 hours from an accredited CDL school, or 6 months of over-the-road experience in the last 12 months.
No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
No major preventable accidents in 5 years.
No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

Complete 6 weeks of over-the-road training with an experienced trainer.
Operate as a solo driver after training and complete regional temperature-controlled freight runs in the Western states.
Drive approximately 1,900 to 2,100 miles per week.
Coordinate schedules that may include nights, weekends, and holidays with the driver leader.