Hiring CDL-A Trainees - Get Paid While You Train

Job Description

Job Description

NIS Express is hiring entry level Class A CDL drivers in Sulphur, LA. 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.

• Training program: 3 to 5 weeks, one trainer, fully paid
• Freight type: No-touch dry van – drop and hook 70% of the time
• Truck: Late model Freightliner or Kenworth, 2024–2025, APU included
• Route territory: Regional routes east of I-35
• Weekly pay: $1,200 to $1,500 paid every week via direct deposit
• Time off: Home every week or every other week

GET PAID WHILE YOU TRAIN

You will be paired with a dedicated trainer from day one. Training covers:

• Tractor-trailer operation and road safety
• ELD compliance and hours-of-service logging
• Pre and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Company policies and dispatch procedures

You go solo only after completing supervised miles and evaluations.

BENEFITS

• Performance and safety bonuses paid on top of base pay
• Medical, dental and vision coverage after 30 days
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• 401(k) with company match after eligibility
• Paid holidays, PTO and orientation
• Pet and rider policies available

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive a Class A tractor-trailer in full compliance with DOT regulations
• Freight is dry van – no-touch, approximately 70% drop and hook
• Maintain on-time delivery performance
• Complete accurate ELD logs, DVIRs and trip documentation daily
• Inspect your vehicle before and after every run
• Keep communication with dispatch and customers professional at all times

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A CDL
• 21 years of age or older
• 120 or more hours completed at an accredited CDL school
• Clean driving record
• Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen

Apply today.

NIS Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.