NIS Express is hiring Class A CDL Driver Trainees in Little Rock, AR. 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.
PAID TRAINING PROGRAM
Our training program is built for new drivers who are serious about starting a long-term career in trucking. Here is what it includes:
- 3 to 5 weeks of fully paid one-on-one training
- A dedicated trainer assigned to you personally from day one
- Real miles, real freight – hands-on training from the start
- Training topics include:
- Safe tractor-trailer handling
- ELD compliance and hours-of-service logging
- Pre and post-trip vehicle inspections
- NIS Express dispatch procedures and company policies
- Supervised evaluations before going solo – you go solo only when you are ready
PAY AND BENEFITS
- Weekly pay: $1,400 – $1,800 based on experience, route and miles driven
- Weekly direct deposit
- Safety and performance bonuses
- Home time weekly or bi-weekly depending on chosen fleet
- Late-model 2024–2025 Freightliner and Kenworth tractors with APUs
- Benefits starting day one: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and AD&D
- 401(k) with company match after eligibility
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Pet and rider programs available
- Paid orientation
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and in compliance with all DOT regulations
- Transport no-touch dry van freight – approximately 70% drop and hook
- Meet delivery appointments and maintain on-time performance
- Keep accurate ELD logs, DVIRs and trip reports
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and report issues immediately
- Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers
REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Class A CDL license required
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Completion of 120 or more hours at an accredited CDL school (drivers with a valid Class A CDL and no OTR experience are also welcome to apply)
- Acceptable driving record with a focus on safety
- Ability to pass a DOT physical exam and pre-employment drug screen
Apply now, Applications are reviewed daily.
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