Class A Commercial Driver, Entry-Level Western Regional Fleet

Job overview

The Class A Commercial Driver, Entry-Level Western Regional Fleet role is based in North Highlands, CA, and involves over-the-road driving across California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Utah. Pay is $800 per week during training, $1,000 per week guaranteed for the first three months of solo driving, and an average weekly gross of $1,200–$1,400 once running solo. NIS EXPRESS describes a paid training program for new drivers. The driver transports temperature-controlled freight across the Western states, completing 1,900–2,100 miles per week and returning home every two weeks. The role emphasizes driving rather than unloading freight and includes training with an experienced driver before solo work.

What you'll do

• Drive temperature-controlled freight across the listed Western states
• complete over-the-road training with an experienced trainer
• drive solo after training
• meet weekly mileage expectations
• operate without hand-unloading freight
• follow dispatches that may occur during days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a commercial driver

entry-level driver

western regional fleet

paid training

temperature-controlled freight

over-the-road

north highlands ca

nis express

$800/week training

$1,000/week guarantee

$1,200–$1,400 weekly gross

class a cdl

home every 2 weeks

some weekend and holiday dispatches

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• $300 orientation pay
• travel to orientation covered.

Why this role

Entry-level drivers need a valid Class A CDL and 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school. The posting states home time every two weeks, paid training, and a guaranteed weekly amount for the first three months of solo driving.

About the employer

NIS EXPRESS is hiring for this role. Industry: Couriers and Express Delivery Services. Sector: 49.