CDL A Truck Driver - Paid Training for CDL A School Grads

NIS EXPRESSChickasaw, AL
$1,300 - $1,750Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring both experienced OTR drivers and recent CDL school graduates for a regional route east of I-35. Drivers will be home every 12 days for 2 full days off. The position offers 100% no-touch dry van freight, with 70% drop and hook and 30% live unload. All runs are east of I-35, with no NYC. Drivers will be assigned their own truck, a 2022 or newer Freightliner or Kenworth with an automatic transmission and APU standard. Take-home is available for qualifying drivers. For new drivers, we offer 4 to 6 weeks of paid one-on-one OTR training with guaranteed weekly pay during training and full solo pay once upgraded. Orientation is paid at $300 for the week, with travel and hotel covered.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL with no OTR restrictions.
  • Active DOT medical card.
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • 6 months of verifiable experience or 120 hours from an approved CDL academy.
  • No major violations or accidents on driving record.
  • No red flags on background check.
  • Clean pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

  • Pet and passenger riders allowed from day one (for experienced drivers).

Responsibilities

  • Drive a commercial truck on a regional route east of I-35.
  • Transport 100% no-touch dry van freight.
  • Perform drop and hook operations (70%) and live unloads (30%).
  • Adhere to a schedule of 12 days out and 2 days home.
  • Maintain a clean driving record and pass background checks and drug tests.
  • Participate in paid OTR training if a recent CDL school graduate.

Benefits

  • Full benefits after 30 days: medical, dental, vision, Rx.
  • 401(k) with match.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Long-term disability.
  • Employee stock options.
  • Vacation accrues starting day one.
  • Paid orientation week ($300) with travel and hotel covered.
  • Paid one-on-one OTR training for new drivers.
  • Guaranteed weekly pay during training.
  • Full solo pay once upgraded.
  • Assigned truck (2022 or newer Freightliner or Kenworth, automatic, APU standard).
  • No slip seating.
  • Take-home available for qualifying drivers.
  • Pet and passenger riders allowed from day one (experienced drivers).
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