CDL-A Truck Driver Paid Training for Entry Level

Nis Express•Morgan City, LA

About The Position

Entry-level CDL-A truck drivers receive paid training and return home every two weeks. Training includes riding with a mentor for 4 to 6 weeks at $650 per week, plus a short orientation with $300 orientation pay. After training, drivers are guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months solo; drivers average $1,200 to $1,800 per week. Drivers also earn $15 per extra stop. Drivers haul dry van freight using drop-and-hook and live-load operations across the country from Denver east, with no Northeast runs. Benefits begin after 30 days. Pets and riders are permitted after training.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Valid Class A CDL.
  • At least 120 hours of CDL school.
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
  • No serious violations in the past 12 months.
  • No major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
  • No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
  • Pass hair and urine drug tests.
  • Provide 3 years of verifiable work history.

Nice To Haves

  • Experienced drivers must have 6 months of experience in the past 12 months or 12 months in the past 5 years.
  • Military experience is considered with a DD214.

Responsibilities

  • Train with a mentor for 4 to 6 weeks.
  • Drive solo after training and transport dry van freight.
  • Handle drop-and-hook and live-load operations.
  • Travel throughout the country from Denver east, excluding Northeast runs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
  • 401(k).
  • Stock purchase program.
  • Free online college for the driver and one dependent.
  • Pets and riders allowed after training.
  • Paid mentor training at $650 per week.
  • $300 orientation pay.
  • $1,000 per week guaranteed during the first 3 months solo.
  • $15 per extra stop.
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