Reefer CDL A Driver - CDL School Graduates - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Travel to orientation covered

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Lufkin, TX is seeking CDL-A drivers for refrigerated freight with steady, predictable lanes. Earn an average weekly 1,300–1,500 on a sliding scale, plus $1,000 guaranteed pay for the first 3 months after solo dispatch.

Expect 1,800–2,000 miles weekly, and home every 2 weeks with 34-hour restart rules. New CDL-A holders are welcome; 4–6 weeks of trainer-led over-the-road experience precedes solo pay at standard rates.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years; no major preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Haul refrigerated freight on assigned lanes with drop and hook, live loads/unloads as needed.
• Aim to cover 1,800–2,000 miles per week.
• Train new CDL holders and supervise orientation for trainees.

Skills

CDL-A license

OTR driving

Training program participation

Job description

Lufkin, want to haul reefer out of Texas with pay that climbs as you gain experience? This fleet trains new CDL holders and keeps the lanes predictable.

Pay Breakdown

• $1,300 to $1,500 average weekly gross on a sliding pay scale
• $1,000 weekly guaranteed pay for your first 3 months after solo dispatch
• $25 stop pay plus $25 for the first extra stop
• 1,800 to 2,000 miles a week

The Lanes

• Texas to Tennessee, Texas to Illinois, Texas to Georgia
• Refrigerated freight, drop and hook plus live loads and unloads
• Home every 2 weeks depending on location, 34 hour restarts

New to Driving?

• New CDL-A holders are welcome to apply
• 4 to 6 weeks over the road with an experienced trainer
• $850 weekly training pay, then straight to full solo driver pay
• Must have completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• $300 orientation pay on your first paycheck, travel to orientation covered

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL
• Trainees welcome, no prior experience needed: just a valid Class A CDL and 120+ hours of CDL training
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years
• Military experience considered with a valid DD214
• Valid license in your current state of residence and verifiable work history for the past 3 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years, no major preventable accidents in the last 5 years, no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.