CDL-A Truck Driver - Entry Level - Paid Mentor Training - Texas Lanes

NIS EXPRESS•Midlothian, TX

5d•$44,200 - $78,000

About The Position

This entry-level CDL-A truck driver position operates a temperature-controlled fleet out of Lancaster, Texas, on lanes between Texas and Tennessee, Illinois, and Georgia. New drivers train on real loads alongside an experienced mentor for 4 to 6 weeks and receive $850 per week during training. Drivers receive full solo pay after training. Solo drivers average $1,300 to $1,500 in weekly gross pay, with a guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months solo. Drivers run approximately 1,800 to 2,000 miles per week on a sliding pay scale and receive $25 stop pay plus a performance bonus. Freight includes drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads. Home time is every two weeks, depending on where the driver lives. Riders and pets are permitted after training. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. Orientation pay is $300, and travel to orientation is covered.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
Have at least 120 hours of training from an accredited CDL school; no driving experience is needed for entry-level applicants.
Experienced-driver qualification: 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months, or 12 or more months in the past 5 years.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
Have no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

Drive a temperature-controlled truck on routes between Texas and Tennessee, Illinois, and Georgia.
Complete 4 to 6 weeks of on-road training with an experienced mentor.
Handle drop-and-hook, preloaded, live-load, and live-unload freight.
Operate solo after completing training.