CDL-A Truck Driver – Hiring Entry Level & Experienced Drivers

Nis Express•Memphis, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

A driving job should not feel like a gamble. Predictable territory. Accurate mileage. A truck that belongs to you. That is what this position delivers — for experienced CDL-A holders and for drivers stepping into their first professional driving role after completing CDL school. Lanes and Dispatch Area Operations run primarily East of I-35. New York City and the five boroughs are off limits — no exceptions, no pressure. Freight type: dry van, no-touch throughout. Drop-and-hook accounts for 70% of all loads. Live freight rounds out the remaining 30%. Rotation and Lifestyle: 12 days on assignment, 2 days at home — consistent every cycle. Pets welcome on board from day one. Passenger rider program also available immediately. Your Truck: Model year 2022 or later — Kenworth or Freightliner automatic APU equipped for comfort during rest periods. Permanently assigned to you — nobody else drives it. Take-home truck option available to qualifying drivers. Weekly Earnings: Average weekly gross falls between $1,300 - $1,500. Upper tier of the fleet regularly clears $1,750 gross or more. Consistent weekly mileage between 1,700 and 2,300. $300 paid for orientation week — lodging and travel arranged by the company. New CDL Holder? Paid Training Program: Guaranteed weekly pay deposited every Friday during training. Mentored OTR experience over 4 to 6 weeks with a dedicated trainer. Full solo rate activated the day independent driving begins. Minimum 120-hour completion certificate from an approved CDL school required.

Requirements

Valid CDL-A with no restrictions that affect OTR operations.
Minimum age 21.
Six months of tractor-trailer experience, or completion of an accredited CDL school program.
Clean driving history and background.
Active DOT medical card.
Negative pre-employment drug test.
Minimum 120-hour completion certificate from an approved CDL school (for new CDL holders).

Nice To Haves

Qualifying drivers may have a take-home truck option.

Responsibilities

Operate a commercial truck in a predictable territory.
Manage freight, including dry van, no-touch, drop-and-hook, and live freight.
Adhere to a 12 days on, 2 days off rotation schedule.
Participate in a mentored OTR experience for new CDL holders.
Maintain a clean driving history and background.
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including medical card and drug tests.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy (Effective After 30 Days).
401(k) enrollment with matching from the company (Effective After 30 Days).
Life insurance (Effective After 30 Days).
Long-term disability (Effective After 30 Days).
Stock option program open to all employees.
Vacation time begins accruing from your hire date.
Pets welcome on board from day one.
Passenger rider program available immediately.
Paid training program for new CDL holders.
Guaranteed weekly pay during training.
Lodging and travel arranged by the company for orientation.
$300 paid for orientation week.