Entry Level CDL-A Truck Driver - Paid Training - Southeast Lanes

NIS EXPRESS; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Riders and pets allowed

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in the Panhandle is seeking truck drivers with a Class A CDL. Trainees start with on‑the‑road training at $650 a week, followed by a $1,000 weekly guarantee during the first 3 months solo dispatch.

Expect average weekly gross between $1,200 and $1,800, 1,800–2,900 miles weekly, and benefits after 30 days including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) match, and generous orientation pay. Home every two weeks.

Qualifications

• OTR experience or recent experience on long-haul routes.
• Clean driving record with no major violations.
• Willingness to pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck routes as assigned.
• Maintain schedules and meet delivery/ pickup windows.
• Comply with safety and DOT regulations.

Skills

OTR experience

Clean driving record

Drug testing

Education

Class A CDL

CDL school hours 120+

Job description

In the Panhandle, the steady paychecks usually belong to whoever drives the truck. If your Class A is brand new, this fleet trains you on the road at $650 a week, then puts a $1,000 weekly guarantee under your first 3 months solo.

Pay and Scheduling Breakdown

• Average Weekly Gross: $1,200 to $1,800
• Miles: 1,800 to 2,900 a week, your pace decides
• Stop Pay: $15, plus $75 and miles on short hauls
• Bonus: performance bonus on top

Getting Started

• 4 to 6 weeks with an experienced trainer
• Full solo pay the day you finish
• $1,000 a week guaranteed for 3 months after your first solo dispatch

Lanes and Home Time

• Anywhere east of Denver except the Northeast
• Mix of customers, drop and hook, preloads, live loads and live unloads
• Home every 2 weeks
• Holiday work is voluntary

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match, paid time off
• $300 orientation pay, travel covered
• Riders and pets after training

Requirements

• 21+ with a valid Class A CDL
• New drivers: 120+ hours at an accredited CDL school
• Experienced: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years
• Max 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years, no DUI/DWI in 5 to 10 years
• Pass hair and urine drug testing

Equal Opportunity Employer.