Class A CDL Trainee - Paid Mentorship

NIS EXPRESS; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision after 30 d—

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO, paid holidays, orientation

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is hiring entry-level CDL-A drivers for dry van freight in Texas, mainly east of I-35. You’ll begin with a hands-on trainer for 4 to 6 weeks, earning $650 per week during training, and you won’t go solo until your trainer signs off.

After training, you’ll earn $1,000 per week for the first 3 months, then $1,400 to $1,800 weekly on average once established, with medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days and other company-paid protections.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• 120+ hours of CDL training.
• Must be 21 years or older and have a clean driving record.
• Able to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Haul dry van freight, primarily east of I-35.
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch and customers.
• Ensure accurate ELD logs, DVIRs and trip paperwork.
• Perform thorough pre/post-trip inspections.
• Bi-weekly home time.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication with dispatch

Team training adherence

Education

CDL-A certification

120+ hours CDL school

Tools

ELD systems

DVIR checklists

Job description

Now hiring entry-level CDL-A drivers for dry van freight in Texas, mainly east of I-35.

Have your Class A CDL and 120+ hours of truck driving school under your belt? We'll pair you with a personal trainer for 4 to 6 weeks of hands‑on evaluation on real routes. You earn $650 a week the entire time, and you don't go solo until your trainer signs off.

Training covers:

• Safe operation of a Class A tractor‑trailer on live routes
• ELD systems and hours‑of‑service rules
• Pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections done right
• Dispatch communication and company procedures

The job:

• Haul dry van freight, mainly east of I-35
• Bi‑weekly home time
• Full DOT compliance, strong on‑time delivery numbers
• Accurate ELD logs, DVIRs and trip paperwork
• Thorough pre/post‑trip inspections
• Clear communication with dispatch and customers

Pay and benefits:

• $650 a week during training
• $1,000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months
• $1,400 to $1,800 average weekly pay once established
• Medical, dental and vision after 30 days
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match once eligible
• PTO, paid holidays, paid orientation

Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL
• 120+ hours of CDL school
• 21 years or older
• Clean driving record
• Able to pass DOT physical and pre‑employment drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer.