Truck Driver

NIS Express Job Opportunity

NIS Express is looking for motivated individuals in Slidell, LA who are ready to turn their CDL into a full-time career. No road experience required – just your CDL and the drive to succeed.

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

What to expect from day one

From the moment you join, you are not on your own. You will be assigned a personal trainer who rides with you, teaches you, and evaluates you before you ever go solo. You earn a paycheck the entire time.

Your trainer will walk you through:

• Safe operation of a Class A tractor-trailer on real routes
• Electronic logging and hours-of-service rules
• How to conduct proper pre and post-trip inspections
• Dispatch communication and company procedures

No shortcuts. No rushing. You go solo when you are ready.

Your pay and perks

• 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

The job

• 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

What you need

• 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

NIS Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.