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

NIS EXPRESS • Byram, MS

39d • $1,300 - $1,750 • Onsite

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. This 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. Trucks are assigned exclusively to one driver, eliminating slip seating. Take-home trucks are available for qualifying drivers. For new drivers to the industry, 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 Class A CDL truck on a regional route east of I-35.
• Transport 100% no-touch dry van freight.
• Perform drop and hook (70%) and live unload (30%) operations.
• Adhere to a schedule of 12 days out and 2 days home.
• Participate in paid OTR training if a recent CDL school graduate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Rx coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee stock options
• Vacation accrues starting day one
• Paid orientation week
• Travel and hotel covered for orientation
• Guaranteed weekly pay during training
• Full solo pay once upgraded

What This Job Offers

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