Class A CDL Driver Trainee – Paid Training Program

NIS EXPRESS; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 72,800 - 93,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Pet and rider programs

Paid orientation

Weekly pay

Job summary

NIS Express in Little Rock, AR offers a Class A CDL Driver Trainee program with paid on-the-job training. If you have completed 120+ hours at an accredited CDL school, you qualify; no OTR experience required. You’ll receive hands-on training, a dedicated trainer, real miles, and supervised evaluations before going solo.

Pay includes weekly $1,400–$1,800, with benefits starting day one, plus home time weekly or biweekly depending on fleet. Eligible for bonuses and 401(k) after eligibility.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL license required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Completion of 120 or more hours at an accredited CDL school.
• Acceptable driving record with a focus on safety.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical exam and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and in compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Transport no-touch dry van freight – approximately 70% drop and hook.
• Meet delivery appointments and maintain on-time performance.
• Keep accurate ELD logs, DVIRs and trip reports.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report issues immediately.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers.

Skills

DOT regulations

Safe driving

Safety focus

Education

Completion of 120+ hours CDL school

Tools

Freightliner trucks

Kenworth tractors

APUs

Job description

Class A CDL Driver Trainee – Paid Training Program

Job Openings Class A CDL Driver Trainee – Paid Training Program

About the job Class A CDL Driver Trainee – Paid Training Program

NIS Express is hiring Class A CDL Driver Trainees in Little Rock, AR. If you have completed 120 or more hours at an accredited CDL school, you qualify for our paid one‑on‑one training program. No over‑the‑road experience required.

PAID TRAINING PROGRAM

Our training program is built for new drivers who are serious about starting a long‑term career in trucking. Here is what it includes:

• 3 to 5 weeks of fully paid one‑on‑one training
• A dedicated trainer assigned to you personally from day one
• Real miles, real freight – hands‑on training from the start
• Training topics include:
  • Safe tractor‑trailer handling
  • ELD compliance and hours‑of‑service logging
  • Pre and post‑trip vehicle inspections
  • NIS Express dispatch procedures and company policies
• Supervised evaluations before going solo – you go solo only when you are ready

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Weekly pay: $1,400 – $1,800 based on experience, route and miles driven
• Weekly direct deposit
• Safety and performance bonuses
• Home time weekly or bi‑weekly depending on chosen fleet
• Late‑model 2024–2025 Freightliner and Kenworth tractors with APUs
• Benefits starting day one: medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance and AD&D
• 401(k) with company match after eligibility
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Pet and rider programs available
• Paid orientation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a Class A tractor‑trailer safely and in compliance with all DOT regulations
• Transport no‑touch dry van freight – approximately 70% drop and hook
• Meet delivery appointments and maintain on‑time performance
• Keep accurate ELD logs, DVIRs and trip reports
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report issues immediately
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A CDL license required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Completion of 120 or more hours at an accredited CDL school (drivers with a valid Class A CDL and no OTR experience are also welcome to apply)
• Acceptable driving record with a focus on safety
• Ability to pass a DOT physical exam and pre‑employment drug screen

Apply now, Applications are reviewed daily.

EOE