About the job Hiring CDL-A Trainees - Get Paid While You Train
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.