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

Skip the long hiring process. Drop your info below and a recruiter will call you directly with open orientation dates

EOE

Title: Class A Driver – Dry Van No Touch- Home Weekends- Trainees Ok to apply

Company: NIS Express

Location: Kalamazoo

 

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