CDL-A Entry level Driver - Paid Training - No Touch

NIS EXPRESS; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Ocala, FL is seeking CDL-A trainees for entry-level, paid-training driving roles with no-touch freight and regular home time. You’ll start with hands-on OTR training and a 4–6 week mentor program, targeting multiple Southeast routes.

Eligibility includes 21+, with 120+ hours from trucking school and either 6 months tractor-trailer experience or CDL-A graduate status. Expect 100% no-touch freight, drop & hook operations, and a predictable schedule with home every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Hands-on OTR training with experienced drivers.
• 4–6 week structured mentor program.
• 21+ years old with 120+ hours from an accredited trucking school.
• At least 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer experience, or recent CDL A Graduate.
• DOT physical, drug test, and MVR/PSP clearance.
• Age 21+.

Responsibilities

• Manage OTR dry freight lanes safely and efficiently.
• Predictable schedule with home every two weeks.
• 100% no-touch freight and convenient drop & hook.
• Handle freight on first-seat assignments.

Skills

OTR driving

Drop & hook

No-touch freight

Mentorship programs

Education

CDL-A Trainee

Driver's license

Job description

CDL-A Entry level Driver - Paid Training - No Touch

Job Openings CDL-A Entry level Driver - Paid Training - No Touch

About the job CDL-A Entry level Driver - Paid Training - No Touch

Drive OTR dry freight routes from Ocala, FL across FL, GA, and nearby Southeast states. Perfect for CDL-A trainees wanting drop & hook, no-touch freight, and predictable home time every two weeks. Average weekly mileage: 2,500 miles. Weekly earnings: $1,200–$1,500.

Daily Route Details

• Manage OTR dry freight lanes safely and efficiently
• Predictable schedule with home every two weeks
• 100% no-touch freight and convenient drop & hook
• Handle freight on first-seat assignments

Compensation & Incentives

• Mileage pay: $0.55–$0.65 per mile (experience-based)
• Stop pay: $15 per stop
• Weekly earnings: $1,200–$1,500
• Weekly mileage: ~2,500 miles

Benefits & Support

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) plan, life and disability insurance
• Accident & critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Trainee Program

• Hands-on OTR training with experienced drivers
• 4–6 week structured mentor program
• 21+ years old with 120+ hours from an accredited trucking school

Requirements

• At least 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer experience, or recent CDL A Graduate
• DOT physical, drug test, and MVR/PSP clearance
• Age 21+

Why Drivers Prefer This Route

• Consistent OTR miles in the Southeast
• Home every two weeks to maintain work-life balance
• Drop & hook and no-touch freight reduce physical strain
• Mentorship and structured training for career growth