CDL-A Trainee Driver - Paid Training - $1,300 to $1,500 Weekly

NIS EXPRESS•Millington, TN

6h•$1,300 - $1,500

About The Position

The CDL-A Trainee Driver operates refrigerated freight on recurring lanes between Texas and Tennessee, Illinois, and Georgia. The role begins with 4 to 6 weeks of paid mentor training, followed by solo driving on steady lanes. Drivers typically travel 1,800 to 2,000 miles most weeks, handling a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads. Home time is about every two weeks, depending on the driver's location and freight activity. The fleet uses late-model Freightliners with automatic and 10-speed transmissions. Pets and riders are allowed after training. The employer provides $300 orientation pay and covers lodging. Benefits become available after 30 days.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a valid Class A CDL.
Have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
Have no serious violations in the past 12 months.
Have no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
Have no DUI/DWI within the past 5 to 10 years.
Pass a hair and urine drug test.
Provide 3 years of verifiable work history.

Nice To Haves

Trainees are welcome.
Experienced drivers should have 6 months of experience in the last 12 months or 12 months in the last 5 years.
DD214 considered for military drivers.

Responsibilities

Drive refrigerated freight on recurring routes between Texas and Tennessee, Illinois, and Georgia.
Complete 4 to 6 weeks of mentor training before transitioning to solo driving.
Handle a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads.
Drive approximately 1,800 to 2,000 miles most weeks.