Entry-Level CDL-A Driver — Paid Training, Steady Miles

Job overview

The Entry-Level Commercial Driver’s License Class A Driver role is an onsite, full-time position listed in Florence, SC. Compensation varies by training and driving stage: $650 per week during 4–6 weeks with a mentor, a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first three months solo, and average weekly pay of $1,200–$1,500 afterward, plus a monthly bonus. The role hauls refrigerated freight across the Southeast and Midwest, with home time every two weeks. The driver transports refrigerated freight and completes live loading and unloading while building experience with a mentor before solo driving. The staged pay and training support a transition into steady long-haul work.

What you'll do

• Ride with a mentor for 4–6 weeks
• transport refrigerated freight across the Southeast and Midwest
• complete live loads and unloads while staying with the truck
• drive approximately 2,100 miles in a normal week after the initial period.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a driver

nis express

florence sc

refrigerated freight

paid training

mentor training

weekly guarantee

$650/week training

$1,200–$1,500/week average

home every two weeks

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• 401(k), stock purchase program, free online degree for the driver and one dependent, and pets and riders after training.

Why this role

Requires age 21 or older, a valid Class A CDL, and at least 120 hours of CDL school. No experience is needed; experienced-driver criteria and military experience consideration are also described.

About the employer

NIS EXPRESS is hiring for this role. Industry: General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload. Sector: 48.