CDL A Entry Level Drivers - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Pet and rider policies

Job summary

NIS Express in Mobile, AL is hiring motivated individuals to turn their CDL into a full-time career. No road experience needed, just your CDL and the drive to succeed. You’ll begin with a 3- to 5-week paid training program with one dedicated trainer and fully paid support.

The job features regional routes east of I-35, no-touch dry van freight (about 70% drop-and-hook), and weekly pay from $1,200 to $1,500. Home weekly or every other week, with benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required and a clean driving record.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class A tractor-trailer in full compliance with DOT regulations.
• Freight is dry van, no-touch, ~70% drop and hook.
• Maintain on-time delivery performance.
• Complete accurate ELD logs, DVIRs, and trip documentation daily.
• Inspect your vehicle before and after every run.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Clean driving record

DOT physical clearance

Pre-employment drug screen

Education

120+ CDL school hours

Job description

NIS Express is looking for motivated people in Mobile, AL who are ready to turn their CDL into a full-time career. No road experience needed, just your CDL and the drive to succeed.

• Training program: 3 to 5 weeks, one dedicated trainer, fully paid
• Freight type: no-touch dry van, drop and hook 70% of the time
• Truck: late model Freightliner or Kenworth, 2024 to 2025, APU included
• Route territory: regional routes east of I-35
• Weekly pay: $1,200 to $1,500, paid every week via direct deposit
• Time off: home every week or every other week

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DAY ONE

From the moment you join, you're not on your own. You'll be paired with a personal trainer who rides with you, teaches you, and evaluates you before you ever go solo, and you earn a paycheck the entire time.

Your trainer walks you through:

• Safe operation of a Class A tractor-trailer on real routes
• Electronic logging and hours-of-service rules
• Proper pre and post-trip inspections
• Dispatch communication and company procedures

No shortcuts, no rushing. You go solo when you're ready.

YOUR PAY AND PERKS

• Performance and safety bonuses on top of base pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• 401(k) with company match after eligibility
• Paid holidays, PTO, and orientation
• Pet and rider policies available

THE JOB

• Drive a Class A tractor-trailer in full compliance with DOT regulations
• Freight is dry van, no-touch, approximately 70% drop and hook
• Maintain on-time delivery performance
• Complete accurate ELD logs, DVIRs, and trip documentation daily
• Inspect your vehicle before and after every run
• Keep communication with dispatch and customers professional at all times

WHAT YOU NEED

• Valid Class A CDL
• 21 years of age or older
• 120 or more hours completed at an accredited CDL school
• Clean driving record
• Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen

NIS Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.