CDL-A Driver - Entry Level Welcome - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is hiring CDL-A drivers for OTR routes assigned a personal truck in the Shreveport, LA area. All drivers operate 100% no-touch, dry van freight and take the truck home on days off. New CDL-A holders enter a mentorship program with guaranteed weekly pay for 3–5 weeks and a $300 orientation pay.

Experienced drivers can move directly into solo operations if requirements are met. Weekly direct deposit is provided along with benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and PTO.

Qualifications

• 21 years or older.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• Solid driving record and work history.
• Pass DOT drug test and background check.
• Meet all applicable DOT and company requirements.

Responsibilities

• OTR truck driving with assigned truck and 100% no-touch dry van freight.
• Maintain safe driving practices and compliance with DOT regulations.
• Report any issues to dispatch and complete delivery windows.

Skills

CDL-A

DOT compliance

Driver history

Drug test

Solo driving

Job description

The First 30 Days Set the Tone. Here's Ours.
A mentor who's driven the miles before, weekly pay from day one, and your own truck once you're solo. No vague promises about "opportunity," just the actual plan.

We're hiring CDL-A drivers in the Shreveport, LA area for OTR routes with a personally assigned truck and 100% no-touch dry van freight. New CDL-A holders and experienced drivers are both welcome to apply.

THE TRUCK AND FREIGHT

• 2024 and newer Kenworth T680 or Freightliner Cascadia, automatic transmission
• Assigned to you only, no slip seating
• Take it home during your scheduled days off
• 100% no-touch, dry van freight only

SCHEDULE

• 14 days out
• 2 full days home

GETTING STARTED

• New CDL-A holders: guaranteed weekly pay during a 3 to 5 week mentorship program (about 200 to 250 hours hands-on)
• $300 orientation pay, plus transportation to orientation covered
• Experienced drivers move straight into solo operations if requirements are met

PAY ONCE SOLO

• $1,400 to $1,600 average weekly gross
• Top 25% of drivers average up to $1,800 per week gross
• Pay scales with CPM, miles driven, and performance
• Weekly direct deposit

WHO QUALIFIES

• 21 years or older
• Valid Class A CDL
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• Solid driving record and work history
• Pass DOT drug test and background check
• Meet all applicable DOT and company requirements

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• New CDL-A holders: 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school, plus completion of the company training program
• Experienced drivers: at least 6 months verifiable solo driving time; mentor/trainer time doesn't count

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Weekly direct deposit

Equal opportunity is a priority here. We evaluate every applicant on merit alone, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.