CDL A Entry Level Drivers - Paid Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical/dental/vision after 30 days

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Orientation

Pet & rider policies

Job summary

NIS Express in Montgomery, AL is hiring motivated drivers to turn their CDL into a full-time career. Training is 3 to 5 weeks with a dedicated trainer and full pay during training. Most routes are regional east of I-35 with 70% drop-and-hook, no-touch freight.

You’ll earn $1,200 to $1,500 weekly, with home time weekly or every other week. Benefits include medical/dental/vision after 30 days, life insurance, AD&D, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and PTO, orientation, and rider/pet

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class A tractor-trailer in full compliance with DOT regulations
• No-touch freight, drop and hook where applicable
• Maintain on-time delivery performance
• Complete accurate ELD logs, DVIRs, and trip documentation daily
• Inspect vehicle before and after every run
• Maintain professional communication with dispatch and customers

Skills

CDL A

On-time delivery

Dispatch communication

Safety awareness

Education

CDL school graduate

Tools

ELD knowledge

Job description

NIS Express is looking for motivated people in Montgomery, 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.