CDL-A Truck Driver - Paid Training for New Drivers Job at NIS EXPRESS, Slidell, LA

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  • NIS EXPRESS
  • Slidell, LA

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time

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