CDL-A Trainee Driver, Paid Training

Job overview

The CDL-A Trainee Driver role is listed in Mint Hill, NC, with operations strictly east of I-35 and a 12-days-on, 2-days-at-home schedule. The posting states average weekly gross earnings of $1,300–$1,500, a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first three solo months, and $300 in paid orientation compensation. NIS EXPRESS provides a structured training program for new CDL-A graduates. The trainee completes four to six weeks of mentored over-the-road experience before solo dispatch. The role supports freight transportation through no-touch dry-van operations, with a company-assigned truck and stated regional restrictions.

What you'll do

• Complete four to six weeks of on-the-road training with a mentor
• operate a 2022-or-newer Freightliner or Kenworth automatic truck after training
• transport no-touch dry-van freight in the stated territory
• follow the stated home-time schedule and freight-handling arrangements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a trainee driver

mint hill nc

nis express

full-time

paid training

cdl-a

over-the-road

no-touch dry van

east of i-35

$1,300–$1,500/week average gross

$1,000/week guarantee

12 days on/2 days home

paid orientation

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) match
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• employee stock option program
• vacation accrual from training start.

Why this role

New CDL-A graduates are eligible with a minimum 120-hour completion certificate from an approved or accredited CDL school.

About the employer

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