CDL-A Driver Paid Training Program for Entry Level

NIS EXPRESS; Columbus (MS); 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 in Columbus, MS is hiring CDL-A drivers for OTR routes with a personally assigned truck and 100% no-touch dry van freight. New CDL-A holders and experienced drivers are welcome to apply.

The schedule is 14 days out with 2 full days home. The fleet includes 2024+ Kenworth T680 or Freightliner Cascadia with automatic transmission; assigned to you only with no slip seating, and you can take it home on your days off.

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

• Operate OTR routes with an assigned truck.
• Drive 100% no-touch dry van freight.
• Follow DOT and company policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain the assigned truck and report any issues.

Skills

CDL-A

DOT Medical Card

Clean driving record

DOT drug test

Job description

Not Every Trucking Job Starts You Off Right

Some companies throw new drivers into the deep end. We don't. A real trainer, real weekly pay, and a truck that's genuinely yours once you're solo.

We're hiring CDL-A drivers in the Columbus, MS 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.

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

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

THE TRUCK

• 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

THE FREIGHT

• 100% no-touch, dry van only
• No loading, no unloading, just driving

SCHEDULE

• 14 days out
• 2 full days home

ONCE YOU'RE 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

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

BENEFITS

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

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer. Every applicant is evaluated on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.