Class A CDL Driver Trainee

Job overview

The Class A CDL Driver Trainee role is based in Rochester, NY, and involves on-road training and driving in the Northeast and New England. The posting states average weekly earnings of $1,300–$2,000; training pay is $850 per week, and solo drivers are guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months. The role gives new CDL-A holders supervised experience hauling dry van freight before moving into a solo truck. Drivers transport loads, complete drop-and-hook work and some live loading or unloading, and serve routes that do not enter New York City.

What you'll do

• Ride with an experienced driver trainer on real loads
• haul dry van freight in the Northeast and New England
• complete drop-and-hook work and some live loads and unloads
• drive 1,500–2,800 miles per week.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a cdl

driver trainee

paid training

dry van freight

northeast routes

new england

rochester ny

nis express

weekly earnings $1,300–$2,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Paid training is available for CDL-A holders with 120 or more hours from an accredited CDL school. The posting also describes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, a 401(k) match, paid time off, and paid orientation travel.

About the employer

NIS EXPRESS is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. Sector: 48.