CDL-A Trainee Driver

Nis Express • Cullman, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Every New Driver Needs a Real Start. Here's Yours. A structured mentorship, guaranteed pay while you learn, and your own truck waiting on the other side, that's the setup here. We're hiring CDL-A drivers in the Cullman, AL area for OTR routes with a personally assigned truck, 100% no-touch dry van freight, and a schedule that holds up week to week. New CDL-A holders and experienced drivers are both welcome to apply.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• 21 years or older
• Solid driving record and work history
• Pass DOT drug test and background check
• Meet all applicable DOT and company requirements
• New CDL-A holders: 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school, plus completion of the company training program
• Experienced drivers: at least 6 months verifiable solo driving time; mentor/trainer time doesn't count

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured mentorship program.
• Operate a personally assigned truck for OTR routes.
• Transport 100% no-touch, dry van freight.
• Adhere to a consistent weekly schedule.
• Maintain a solid driving record and work history.
• Pass a DOT drug test and background check.
• Meet all applicable DOT and company requirements.

Benefits

• $300 orientation pay, plus transportation to orientation covered
• Guaranteed weekly pay during a 3 to 5 week mentorship program for new CDL-A holders
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Weekly direct deposit
• Assigned truck (2024 and newer Kenworth T680 or Freightliner Cascadia, automatic transmission)
• Take truck home during scheduled days off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED