New CDL Graduates - Western Regional CDL-A Driver - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS•Red Bluff, CA
•$1,000 - $1,500

About The Position

This role is for new CDL-A graduates beginning a regional driving career in Northern California. Drivers receive paid training with an experienced driver trainer, earning $680 per week while learning. After 4 to 6 weeks, drivers move to a solo truck and receive a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first 3 months solo. Drivers haul dry van freight across 11 western states. Most trips are 2 days or less, and drivers are home every two weeks. The role includes some winter driving in the mountains. Average weekly gross pay is $1,000 to $1,500, with mileage pay that increases with experience, a performance bonus of up to 6 cents per mile, and $15 stop pay.

Requirements

  • Class A CDL.
  • At least 21 years old.
  • New drivers must have 120 or more 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.
  • Maximum of 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
  • No major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
  • Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

  • Complete paid on-road training with an experienced driver trainer.
  • Drive solo after completing 4 to 6 weeks of training.
  • Transport dry van freight across 11 western states.
  • Drive routes that may include winter conditions in the mountains.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • $300 orientation pay.
  • Orientation travel covered.
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