Overview
Class A Driver – Dry Van No Touch- Home Weekends- Trainees Ok to apply Jobs in Kalamazoo at NIS Express
Guaranteed weekend home time and a solid regional run. Now hiring drivers with 6+ months of experience as well as recent trucking school graduates! If you are tired of dispatchers lying about your home time, chasing ghost miles, and burning your Saturdays waiting at a receiver—it is time for a predictable Midwest routine.
This position is built for both experienced professionals and entry-level drivers who want consistent freight and real structure instead of long-haul OTR uncertainty. You will run a defined network with shorter routes, steady volume, and a schedule designed to get you back home every single weekend. You leave out on Monday, and the weekend is yours for a reliable reset.
Schedule & Home Time:
- Out Monday, back home Saturday morning
- Consistent weekend reset at home
- Flexible shift options available
Gross Pay Breakdown:
- Average: $1,200 – $1,500 Gross weekly
- Top Producers: $1,800+ Gross weekly
- Base Rate: $0.56 to $0.64 CPM (Based on experience)
- Short Load Protection: Extra $40 (under 150 mi) / Extra $25 (150–250 mi)
- Extra Pay: Detention pay + Performance bonuses
Freight & Equipment:
- Lanes: OH, KY, IN, MI, and IL (Defined Midwest Network)
- Miles: 1,700 – 2,200 steady miles per week
- Hauls: Drop & hook, preloaded trailers, and live loads
- Trucks: Assigned late-model automatics (maintained to prevent breakdown downtime)
- Extras: Rider and pet policy allowed from day one
W2 Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
New CDL Graduates (Paid Mentorship Program):
- Requirements: Class A CDL + 120+ hours from an accredited school
- Training: 4 to 6 weeks of 1-on-1 behind-the-wheel coaching
- Mentorship Pay: $900 Gross weekly guaranteed
- Solo Jump: Move immediately to $0.56 CPM after training
Driver Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL (Minimum 21 years old)
- Experience: Minimum 6 months of verifiable experience OR a recent graduate from an accredited CDL school
- Solid work history
- Must pass DOT physical & drug screen
No SAP drivers accepted
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Title: Class A Driver – Dry Van No Touch- Home Weekends- Trainees Ok to apply
Company: NIS Express
Location: Kalamazoo