CDL-A Trainee

NIS EXPRESS; Carencro (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Carencro, LA is looking for CDL-A drivers for OTR positions with a personally assigned truck and 100% no-touch dry van freight. Weekly pay during training and mentorship for new CDL-A holders, with a guaranteed path to solo operation, awaits qualified applicants.

We offer 2024 and newer equipment, assigned trucks, and home time between runs. Compensation includes weekly direct deposit, with top earners reaching higher weekly gross, and full benefits for eligible drivers.

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.

Skills

CDL-A required

Job description

What Does a Real First Trucking Job Look Like?
Weekly pay while you train, a truck that's actually yours once you go solo, and freight you never have to touch. That's the short version.

We're hiring CDL-A drivers in the Carencro, LA area for OTR positions with a personally assigned truck and 100% no-touch dry van freight. New CDL-A holders and experienced drivers are both welcome to apply.

PAY

• $1,400 to $1,600 average weekly gross once solo
• Top 25% of drivers average up to $1,800 per week gross
• Pay scales with CPM, miles driven, and performance
• Weekly direct deposit

SCHEDULE

• 14 days out
• 2 full days home

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

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
• 100% no-touch, dry van freight only

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

WHO QUALIFIES

• 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

Hiring is open in eligible areas around Carencro, LA. If weekly pay, a real truck, and freight you don't touch is what you're looking for.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.