New CDL-A Holders - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS; Picayune (MS); On-site; USD 3,312,000 - 4,259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Picayune, MS is hiring CDL-A drivers for OTR routes with a personal assigned truck and 100% no-touch dry van freight. New CDL-A holders and experienced drivers are welcome to apply.

Home time is 14 days out with 2 full days home. Mentorship for new drivers includes guaranteed weekly pay during 3–5 weeks, orientation pay, and straight into solo operations if requirements are met.

Qualifications

• New CDL-A holders must complete 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school.
• Minimum 6 months verifiable solo driving time for experienced drivers.
• Must pass DOT drug test and background check.
• Solid driving record and work history.
• Valid Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate OTR routes with an assigned truck.
• Take the truck home during scheduled days off and operate no-touch, dry-van freight.
• Maintain safe driving practices and comply with DOT regulations.

Skills

OTR driving

Safety-conscious

Education

CDL-A license

DOT Medical Card

Job description

The Details That Actually Matter Before You Apply
Not "competitive pay" and vague promises. Real numbers, real equipment, real schedule. Here's what this job is.

We're hiring CDL-A drivers in the Picayune, MS area for OTR routes with a personally assigned truck and 100% no-touch dry van freight. New CDL-A holders and experienced drivers are both welcome to apply.

HOME TIME

• 14 days out
• 2 full days home

PAY ONCE SOLO

• $1,400 to $1,600 average weekly gross
• Top 25% of drivers average up to $1,800 per week gross
• Pay scales with CPM, miles driven, and performance
• Weekly direct deposit

THE TRUCK AND FREIGHT

• 2024 and newer Kenworth T680 or Freightliner Cascadia, automatic transmission
• Assigned to you only, no slip seating
• Take it home during your scheduled days off
• 100% no-touch, dry van freight only

GETTING STARTED

• New CDL-A holders: guaranteed weekly pay during a 3 to 5 week mentorship program (about 200 to 250 hours hands-on)
• $300 orientation pay, plus transportation to orientation covered
• Experienced drivers move straight into solo operations if requirements are met

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• New CDL-A holders: 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school, plus completion of the company training program
• Experienced drivers: at least 6 months verifiable solo driving time; mentor/trainer time doesn't count

WHO QUALIFIES

• 21 years or older
• Valid Class A CDL
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• Solid driving record and work history
• Pass DOT drug test and background check
• Meet all applicable DOT and company requirements

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Weekly direct deposit

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, evaluating every applicant on merit alone, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.