What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL A School Graduate- Paid Training position at NIS EXPRESS?
A driving job should not feel like a gamble. Predictable territory. Accurate mileage. A truck that belongs to you. That is what this position delivers — for experienced CDL-A holders and for drivers stepping into their first professional driving role after completing CDL school.
Lanes and Dispatch Area
- Operations run primarily East of I-35
- New York City and the five boroughs are off limits — no exceptions, no pressure
- Freight type: dry van, no-touch throughout
- Drop-and-hook accounts for 70% of all loads
- Live freight rounds out the remaining 30%
Rotation and Lifestyle
- 12 days on assignment, 2 days at home — consistent every cycle
- Pets welcome on board from day one
- Passenger rider program also available immediately
Your Truck
- Model year 2022 or later — Kenworth or Freightliner automatic
- APU equipped for comfort during rest periods
- Permanently assigned to you — nobody else drives it
- Take-home truck option available to qualifying drivers
Weekly Earnings
- Average weekly gross falls between $1,300 - $1,500
- Upper tier of the fleet regularly clears $1,750 gross or more
- Consistent weekly mileage between 2,200 and 2,800
- $300 paid for orientation week — lodging and travel arranged by the company
New CDL Holder? Paid Training Program
- Guaranteed weekly pay deposited every Friday during training
- Mentored OTR experience over 4 to 6 weeks with a dedicated trainer
- Full solo rate activated the day independent driving begins
- Minimum 120-hour completion certificate from an approved CDL school required
Carrier Benefits — Effective After 30 Days
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy
- 401(k) enrollment with matching from the company
- Life insurance and long-term disability funded by the employer
- Stock option program open to all employees
- Vacation time begins accruing from your hire date
Applicant Standards
- Valid CDL-A with no restrictions that affect OTR operations
- Minimum age 21
- Six months of tractor-trailer experience, or completion of an accredited CDL school program
- Clean driving history and background
- Active DOT medical card and negative pre-employment drug test
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