CDL A Entry Level Drivers - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision after 30d

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, PTO, and orientation

Pet and rider policies available

Job summary

NIS Express in Thibodaux, LA 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.

A structured 3 to 5 week training program with a dedicated trainer, fully paid, will prepare you for regional routes east of I-35. You'll earn a paycheck during training and beyond, with weekly pay from $1,200 to $1,500 and benefits after 30 days including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• 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 DOT compliance.
• Maintain on-time delivery performance.
• Complete accurate ELD logs and trip documentation daily.
• Inspect vehicle before and after every run.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safe driving

Education

CDL school training

Job description

NIS Express is looking for motivated people in Thibodaux, LA 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.