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

NIS EXPRESS; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 59,150 - 79,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid orientation

Vacation time accrual

Pets and passenger riders welcome

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Texarkana is looking for experienced CDL-A drivers for a stable driving position with predictable routes. This role offers consistent earnings between $1,300 and $1,500 weekly, with top earners grossing over $1,750.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), and a vacation accrual starting from hire date. Applicants must have a valid CDL-A, a clean driving history, and be at least 21 years old. A paid training program is available for new CDL holders to gain valuable experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21, with a valid CDL-A and no restrictions.
• Six months of trucking experience or completion of an accredited CDL school.
• Must have a clean driving record and active DOT medical.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned truck with predictable routes and accurate mileage.
• Complete training program successfully for new CDL holders.
• Maintain a clean driving history and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Valid CDL-A

Six months of tractor-trailer experience or completed accredited CDL program

Clean driving history

Active DOT medical card

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

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