CDL-A Truck Driver — Trainee to Solo, Paid Training, Home Weekly

NIS EXPRESS; London (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision after 30 days

401k with company match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking drivers with a CDL-A to begin a phased training path that leads to solo over-the-road driving on a Midwest regional fleet. Trainees ride with an experienced trainer and earn weekly pay while learning the ropes.

Post-training, drivers will earn guarantees and move into solo runs with a structured pay plan, including mileage-based pay and short-load bonuses. The role emphasizes consistent home time and a Monday–Saturday schedule.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required; 21+ years old.
• 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school.
• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
• Live within 100 miles of hiring cities: Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington, Dayton.

Responsibilities

• Drive dry van freight across Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.
• Maintain 1,500–1,800 miles per week with Monday–Saturday schedule.
• Start in training with a driver trainer and move to solo driving after certification.
• Operate with drop and hook, live loads/unloads as applicable.

Skills

CDL-A license

OTR readiness

Willingness to train

Education

CDL school training (120+ hours)

Job description

NIS EXPRESS is seeking drivers with a CDL-A to begin a phased training path that leads to solo over-the-road driving on a Midwest regional fleet. Trainees ride with an experienced trainer and earn weekly pay while learning the ropes.

Post-training, drivers will earn guarantees and move into solo runs with a structured pay plan, including mileage-based pay and short-load bonuses. The role emphasizes consistent home time and a Monday–Saturday schedule.