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CDL A Driver Regional Midwest - Entry Level Welcome

NIS EXPRESS
locationMadeira, OH, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Steady freight. Real pay. A company that doesn't overcomplicate things. We run regional lanes across the Midwest east of I-35 — and we are hiring Class A CDL drivers who want a W2 position with benefits that start on day one. Experienced drivers and recent CDL graduates both welcome.

COMPENSATION

  • Employment Type: Full-time W2
  • CPM: $0.56 – $0.65 based on verifiable experience
  • Weekly Pay: $1,400 – $1,600 average
  • Annual Salary: $71,000 – $85,000
  • Weekly Miles: 2,200 – 2,500 average
  • Bonuses: Weekly safety and performance bonuses
  • Pay Frequency: Weekly direct deposit
  • Orientation: Paid — travel and hotel provided

HOME TIME

  • Bi-weekly — home every two weeks on a consistent, planned rotation

FREIGHT & EQUIPMENT

  • Mostly no-touch dry van freight — approximately 70% drop and hook
  • OTR, regional, and dedicated fleet options available
  • Late-model 2022–2025 Freightliner and Kenworth tractors with APUs

BENEFITS — DAY ONE

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • 401(k) with company match after eligibility
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Rider and pet policy available

ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM

  • Valid Class A CDL required — or proof of 120+ hours at an accredited CDL school
  • Training duration: 3 to 5 weeks one-on-one with an assigned mentor
  • Training pay: $650.00 per week — guaranteed throughout
  • Covers safe handling, ELD compliance, pre/post-trip inspections, and company procedures
  • Supervised miles and evaluations completed before going solo

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate Class A tractor-trailer in full compliance with DOT regulations
  • Handle no-touch dry van freight on scheduled pickups and deliveries
  • Maintain accurate ELD logs, DVIRs, and trip reports
  • Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily
  • Maintain professional communication with dispatch and customers

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 21 years of age or older with a valid Class A CDL
  • 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer experience — waived for trainees
  • Acceptable driving record with focus on safety
  • No DOT preventable accidents or major accidents on record
  • Any DOT preventable accident in the last 5 years is an automatic disqualification
  • No more than 2 preventable incidents on record
  • No termination from previous employer due to safety-related concerns
  • Never failed or refused a DOT drug or alcohol test
  • No commercial vehicle DUI within the last 5 years
  • Must pass DOT physical exam and pre-employment drug screen

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