Class A CDL Driver Trainee – Paid Training Program

Class A CDL Driver Trainee

NIS Express is hiring Class A CDL Driver Trainees in Van Buren, 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 after 30 days: 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.