What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL A Driver Paid Training for New Drivers position at NIS EXPRESS?
A truck that's actually yours, no slip seating, no shared cab, and no touch freight to deal with. This regional lane runs east of I-35, stays away from NYC entirely, and gives you a real schedule to plan your life around: 12 days on the road, then 2 full days home.
What the route looks like:
- 2,200 to 2,800 miles weekly
- 100% no-touch dry van, mostly drop and hook (about 70%), rest is live unload
- 12 days on the road, 2 full days home
- 2022 or newer Freightliner or Kenworth, automatic transmission, APU included
- Dedicated truck assignment, some units qualify for take-home
What it pays:
- $0.50 to $0.65 per mile
- $1,300 to $1,500 average weekly gross
- Top-performing drivers averaging $1,750 or more per week
If you're just starting out:
- Paid one-on-one OTR mentorship, 4 to 6 weeks
- Weekly guaranteed pay through the entire training period, full solo pay once you upgrade
Extras:
- $300 orientation bonus, with travel and lodging handled for you
- Pets and riders welcome starting day one
- Vacation time starts accruing immediately
Once you've been on 30 days, benefits kick in:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee stock options
Who qualifies:
- Valid Class A CDL, no OTR restrictions, active DOT medical card
- 21 years of age or older
- 6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience, or 120 hours from an approved CDL training academy
- A driving record free of major violations or accidents, a background check with no red flags, and a passed pre-employment drug screen
Ready to run a schedule that actually holds up week to week? Apply today and expect a call from our recruiting team before the day's out.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $1,300 - $1,500