CDL A Trainee Driver - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Stock Options

Paid vacation from day one

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is offering a structured CDL training program that pays weekly and guarantees income as you transition into long-haul trucking. You’ll train with a dedicated mentor, gain real-world OTR experience, and move quickly to full solo pay after training.

Equipment includes 2022+ Freightliner or Kenworth automatics with APUs; take-home options and a rider/pet policy after training. Home time is 12 days on assignment, 2 days at home, with no NYC and 100% no-touch dry van freight.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license (21+).
• Min 120-hour CDL school completion.
• Stable work history and clean driving/background record.
• Active DOT Medical Card and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Skills

CDL-A License

Stable work history

Clean driving record

DOT Medical Card

Pre-employment drug screening

Education

CDL School Completion Certificate

Job description

Just graduated from CDL school and looking for the right place to start? Skip the guesswork. Step straight into a structured, highly supportive training program that pays you weekly, respects your time, and guarantees your income as you transition into your new career.

Why Start Your Career Here?

• Guaranteed Earnings Protection: $1,000/week GUARANTEED for your first 3 months of solo dispatch after completing training!
• Guaranteed Weekly Pay During Training: Direct-deposited every Friday while training with your mentor.
• 1-on-1 Mentorship: 4 to 6 weeks of real-world OTR experience alongside a dedicated trainer.
• Fast-Track to Full Pay: Jump to full solo pay rates immediately upon going independent.
• Paid Orientation: $300 orientation pay with travel and lodging fully arranged and paid for by the company.

Your Driving Territory & Freight

• Primary Region: Operations run strictly East of I-35.
• Zero NYC: New York City and all five boroughs are 100% off-limits — no exceptions.
• Freight Type: 100% No-Touch Dry Van.
• Easy Handling: 70% Drop-and-Hook, 30% Live Load/Unload.

Equipment & Life on the Road

• Your Own Truck: 2022 or newer Freightliner or Kenworth automatic (equipped with APU for rest periods).
• No Slip-Seating: Once you go solo, your truck is permanently assigned to you. Take-home options available.
• Rider & Pet Policy: Bring your pet or a passenger with you on board once your training is completed!
• Predictable Home Time: 12 days on assignment / 2 days at home.

Solo Earnings Potential

• Guaranteed Floor: Minimum $1,000/week guaranteed during your first 3 solo months.
• Average Weekly Gross: $1,300 – $1,500/week.
• Top Earners: $1,750+ gross weekly.
• Consistent Mileage: 2,200 – 2,800 miles/week.

Full Carrier Benefits (Effective After 30 Days)

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
• 401(k) enrollment with company match.
• Employer-funded Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Stock Option Program.
• Vacation time starts accruing from your first day of training.

Trainee Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license (minimum age 21).
• Minimum 120-hour completion certificate from an approved/accredited CDL school.
• Stable work history and clean driving/background record.
• Active DOT Medical Card and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)