CDL-A Driver — Home Weekly, New CDL Holders, Paid Training

Job overview

The CDL-A Driver role is based in Cicero, IL, with regional runs through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky; compensation is described as $1,000–$1,700 average weekly gross, with $1,000 weekly guaranteed for the first three months solo and $685 per week during training. The fleet offers regular weekend home time. The driver transports freight on a Chicago-based fleet, averaging about 1,900 miles per week, with drop-and-hook, preloaded, live-load, and live-unload work. Paid training supports new CDL-A drivers as they build experience and operate safely on regional routes.

What you'll do

• Drive freight routes through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky
• handle drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads
• complete 4–6 weeks of training with an experienced trainer
• meet the stated driving and safety requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a driver

cicero il

nis express

home weekly

paid training

$1,000–$1,700 weekly gross

1,900 miles weekly average

regional routes

class a cdl

new cdl holders

weekend home time

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• $300 orientation pay and covered travel
• riders and pets permitted after training.

Why this role

New drivers need 120+ hours at an accredited CDL school; experienced drivers need qualifying recent OTR experience. Holidays are not mandatory, and riders and pets are allowed after training.

About the employer

NIS EXPRESS is hiring for this role. Industry: Freight Transportation Arrangement. Sector: 48.