Entry Level CDL-A Driver - Paid Mentor Training - Dry Van

NIS EXPRESS•Slidell, LA

2h•$1,200 - $1,800

About The Position

NIS Express hires entry-level CDL-A drivers for dry van freight. New drivers begin with orientation, including $300 orientation pay and covered travel, then complete paid on-the-road training with an experienced mentor at $650 per week while learning. After training, drivers are solo-dispatched with a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first three months. Solo drivers average $1,200 to $1,800 in weekly gross pay. Compensation also includes $15 per stop, $75 plus miles on short-haul loads, and a monthly performance bonus. Freight runs across the Southeast, Midwest, and Central states, with drivers home every two weeks. Runs may be day or night and include a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads. Medical, dental, and vision coverage are available after 30 days, along with a 401(k) with match and paid time off. Riders and pets are allowed after training.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a valid Class A CDL.
Have graduated from a verifiable CDL school with at least 120 hours of training.
Have no more than two moving violations in the past two years.
Have no major preventable accidents in the past five years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the past five to ten years.
Pass hair and urine drug tests.

Responsibilities

Operate a truck hauling dry van freight across the Southeast, Midwest, and Central states.
Complete paid on-the-road training with an experienced mentor.
After training, take solo dispatches and transport loads using a mix of drop-and-hook and live-load operations.