CDL-A Driver — Full-Time W2 Entry Level & Experienced
NIS EXPRESS, Painesville, OH, United States
A lot of carriers make big promises. We keep ours simple: steady regional freight east of I-35, a paycheck that reflects your skill level, equipment you will actually want to climb into, and a schedule built around getting you home. Whether you have been behind the wheel for a decade or you just graduated CDL school last month — we built this position with both of you in mind.
YOUR EARNINGS
Full-time W2 — not 1099, not contract
Mileage rate: $0.56 – $0.65 CPM tied directly to your verified experience
Weekly gross: $1,400 – $1,600 average
Annual earnings: $71,000 – $85,000
Miles per week: 2,200 – 2,500 on average
Weekly direct deposit — in your account before the weekend
On top of mileage: weekly safety and performance bonuses
Orientation: fully paid, hotel and travel included
HOME TIME
Bi-weekly home time — same rotation, every cycle, no guessing
THE FREIGHT
100% no-touch dry van — you never touch the freight
Around 70% of your loads are drop and hook
Fleet choices: OTR, regional, or dedicated — you pick what fits
Equipment: 2022 through 2025 Freightliners and Kenworths, every truck has an APU
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
Life insurance and AD&D — company paid
401(k) enrollment with company match after eligibility
Paid holidays and accrued PTO
Riders welcome, pets welcome — policy in place from day one
New trainees: your full benefits package activates at day 30
FOR DRIVERS JUST STARTING OUT
You worked hard in CDL school. Here is what comes next:
Bring your Class A CDL or proof of 120+ accredited school hours
Spend 3 to 5 weeks learning one‑on‑one from a veteran driver
Collect $650.00 every week while you train — guaranteed
You will learn real-world freight handling, ELD logging, inspections, and how we operate
Your mentor signs off before you ever go solo
The 6‑month experience rule does not apply to you
ON THE JOB EVERY DAY
Operate your assigned Class A tractor‑trailer within all DOT and company guidelines
Pick up and deliver no‑touch dry van freight on time, every time
Maintain your ELD logs, DVIRs, and paperwork to the letter
Run thorough inspections before and after every shift
Be someone dispatch and customers can count on
REQUIREMENTS
We are not flexible on this — here is what you need to qualify:
Age 21 or older, valid Class A CDL in good standing
6 months verifiable tractor‑trailer seat time — waived entirely for trainees
No DOT preventable accidents or major incidents — any in the past 5 years disqualifies automatically
Two preventable incidents maximum on your full record
No prior termination for safety reasons — anywhere, any time
Clean DOT drug and alcohol history — no failures, no refusals, ever
No commercial vehicle DUI in the past 5 years
Pass the DOT physical and pre‑employment drug screen before your first mile
This seat is yours if you qualify. Hit apply on Indeed and our team will be in touch.
EOE
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YOUR EARNINGS
Full-time W2 — not 1099, not contract
Mileage rate: $0.56 – $0.65 CPM tied directly to your verified experience
Weekly gross: $1,400 – $1,600 average
Annual earnings: $71,000 – $85,000
Miles per week: 2,200 – 2,500 on average
Weekly direct deposit — in your account before the weekend
On top of mileage: weekly safety and performance bonuses
Orientation: fully paid, hotel and travel included
HOME TIME
Bi-weekly home time — same rotation, every cycle, no guessing
THE FREIGHT
100% no-touch dry van — you never touch the freight
Around 70% of your loads are drop and hook
Fleet choices: OTR, regional, or dedicated — you pick what fits
Equipment: 2022 through 2025 Freightliners and Kenworths, every truck has an APU
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
Life insurance and AD&D — company paid
401(k) enrollment with company match after eligibility
Paid holidays and accrued PTO
Riders welcome, pets welcome — policy in place from day one
New trainees: your full benefits package activates at day 30
FOR DRIVERS JUST STARTING OUT
You worked hard in CDL school. Here is what comes next:
Bring your Class A CDL or proof of 120+ accredited school hours
Spend 3 to 5 weeks learning one‑on‑one from a veteran driver
Collect $650.00 every week while you train — guaranteed
You will learn real-world freight handling, ELD logging, inspections, and how we operate
Your mentor signs off before you ever go solo
The 6‑month experience rule does not apply to you
ON THE JOB EVERY DAY
Operate your assigned Class A tractor‑trailer within all DOT and company guidelines
Pick up and deliver no‑touch dry van freight on time, every time
Maintain your ELD logs, DVIRs, and paperwork to the letter
Run thorough inspections before and after every shift
Be someone dispatch and customers can count on
REQUIREMENTS
We are not flexible on this — here is what you need to qualify:
Age 21 or older, valid Class A CDL in good standing
6 months verifiable tractor‑trailer seat time — waived entirely for trainees
No DOT preventable accidents or major incidents — any in the past 5 years disqualifies automatically
Two preventable incidents maximum on your full record
No prior termination for safety reasons — anywhere, any time
Clean DOT drug and alcohol history — no failures, no refusals, ever
No commercial vehicle DUI in the past 5 years
Pass the DOT physical and pre‑employment drug screen before your first mile
This seat is yours if you qualify. Hit apply on Indeed and our team will be in touch.
EOE
#J-18808-Ljbffr