Class A CDL Driver Trainee Paid Training Program

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 . Applications are reviewed daily.