CDL-A Truck Driver – Hiring Entry Level & Experienced Drivers

NIS EXPRESS; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 59,150 - 68,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Stock option program

Paid orientation week

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Rome, Georgia is hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for a predictable driving role. Enjoy consistent assignments with 12 days on the road, followed by 2 days off, and a truck model year 2022 or later that is exclusively assigned to you.

Compensation averages between $1,300 and $1,500 weekly, with a robust benefits package including health coverage, 401(k) matching, and vacation time accruing from hire date.

New CDL holders welcome: a paid training program offers guaranteed weekly pay while you learn.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Completion of an accredited CDL school program or 6 months of tractor-trailer experience.
• Must hold a clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck consistently for 12 days followed by 2 days at home.
• Transport dry van freight with no-touch loading.
• Adhere to safety and operational guidelines.

Skills

Valid CDL-A

Tractor-trailer experience

Clean driving history

Active DOT medical card

Ability to pass pre-employment drug test

Job description

A driving job should not feel like a gamble. Predictable territory. Accurate mileage. A truck that belongs to you. That is what this position delivers — for experienced CDL-A holders and for drivers stepping into their first professional driving role after completing CDL school.

Lanes and Dispatch Area

• Operations run primarily East of I-35
• New York City and the five boroughs are off limits — no exceptions, no pressure
• Freight type: dry van, no-touch throughout
• Drop-and-hook accounts for 70% of all loads
• Live freight rounds out the remaining 30%

Rotation and Lifestyle

• 12 days on assignment, 2 days at home — consistent every cycle
• Pets welcome on board from day one
• Passenger rider program also available immediately

Your Truck

• Model year 2022 or later — Kenworth or Freightliner automatic
• APU equipped for comfort during rest periods
• Permanently assigned to you — nobody else drives it
• Take-home truck option available to qualifying drivers

Weekly Earnings

• Average weekly gross falls between $1,300 - $1,500
• Upper tier of the fleet regularly clears $1,750 gross or more
• Consistent weekly mileage between 1,700 and 2,300
• $300 paid for orientation week — lodging and travel arranged by the company

New CDL Holder? Paid Training Program

• Guaranteed weekly pay deposited every Friday during training
• Mentored OTR experience over 4 to 6 weeks with a dedicated trainer
• Full solo rate activated the day independent driving begins
• Minimum 120-hour completion certificate from an approved CDL school required

Carrier Benefits — Effective After 30 Days

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy
• 401(k) enrollment with matching from the company
• Life insurance and long-term disability funded by the employer
• Stock option program open to all employees
• Vacation time begins accruing from your hire date

Applicant Standards

• Valid CDL-A with no restrictions that affect OTR operations
• Minimum age 21
• Six months of tractor-trailer experience, or completion of an accredited CDL school program
• Clean driving history and background
• Active DOT medical card and negative pre-employment drug test

EOE