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CDL A Truck Driver - Paid Training for Entry Level Drivers

NIS EXPRESS
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Lima, OH 45804, US

Salary

$1,200 - $1,800 per week

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This job offers guaranteed weekend home time, allowing drivers to return home every Saturday morning without negotiation.
  • Candidates must have at least 6 months of verifiable experience or be recent graduates from a CDL program with a minimum of 120 hours of training.
  • Drivers can expect to earn an average gross pay of $1,200–$1,500 weekly, with top producers making over $1,800 weekly.
  • The position involves driving defined lanes in the Midwest, covering 1,700–2,200 miles per week with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.
  • Additional perks include a rider and pet policy, short haul protection pay, detention pay, and performance bonuses.

Guaranteed weekend home time. Every week. No exceptions.

If your current carrier treats Saturday like a negotiation, this regional Midwest run was built for you. Leave Monday, run a defined OH/KY/IN/MI/IL network, and walk through your front door Saturday morning — every single week.

Now hiring:

  • Drivers with 6+ months of verifiable experience
  • Recent CDL school graduates (120+ hours from an accredited program)

Your Gross Pay

  • Average $1,200–$1,500 weekly gross
  • Top producers hitting $1,800+ weekly gross
  • Base rate $0.56–$0.64 CPM based on experience
  • Short haul protection: +$40 under 150 miles / +$25 on 150–250 mile loads
  • Detention pay + performance bonuses on top

The Run

  • Defined Midwest lanes: OH, KY, IN, MI, IL
  • 1,700–2,200 steady miles per week
  • Drop & hook, preloaded trailers, live loads
  • Assigned late-model automatics — maintained so you're not sitting on the shoulder

Rider and pet policy from day one.

W2 Package Medical, dental, vision — 401(k) with company match — PTO

New CDL Graduates Welcome Four to six weeks of paid 1-on-1 mentorship at $850 weekly guaranteed, then straight to $0.56 CPM solo.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL — minimum 21 years old
  • 6+ months verifiable experience OR recent CDL graduate (120+ school hours)
  • Clean driving record (MVR)
  • Stable employment history
  • Must pass DOT physical & drug screen
  • No SAP drivers

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