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CDL-A Driver Full-Time W2 Entry Level & Experienced

NIS Express Inc, Tuscola, IL, United States


Truck Driver Opportunity

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.
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