CDL A Trainee Driver - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS; Homewood (AL); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Stock Option Program

Vacation time accrues

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Homewood, AL offers a structured CDL training program that pays you weekly and guarantees income as you transition into your new career. You’ll go from training to solo dispatch with a dedicated mentor, and fast-track to full pay as you split from training.

Expect 12 days on assignment and 2 days at home, 70% drop-and-hook and 30% live load, no NYC, and no-slip-seating with a take-home option.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record and valid CDL-A
• Active DOT medical card required
• Pre-employment drug screening must be passed

Responsibilities

• Operate 2022+ Freightliner or Kenworth automatic with APU for rest periods
• No-slip-seating: truck assigned to you after you go solo
• Take part in rider and pet policy after training
• Achieve predictable home time: 12 days on assignment / 2 days at home

Skills

Clean driving record

DOT medical card

Drug screening cleared

Education

CDL-A license

120-hour CDL school 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)