What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Truck Driver – Paid Training for New Drivers position at NIS EXPRESS?
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
Apply today.
NIS Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $1,200 - $1,500