CDL-A Driver – New CDL Holders Welcome – Paid Training

Job overview

The CDL-A Driver – New CDL Holders Welcome – Paid Training role is an onsite over-the-road position in the West Monroe, LA area, with a schedule of 14 days out and two full days at home. Average weekly gross pay once solo is $1,400–$1,600; top 25% of drivers average up to $1,800 per week. NIS EXPRESS offers assigned trucks and no-touch dry van freight. The driver transports freight on OTR routes using an assigned truck. New CDL-A holders can complete a mentorship program, while experienced drivers may move directly into solo operations if they meet the stated requirements.

What you'll do

• Drive OTR routes hauling no-touch dry van freight
• operate an assigned truck
• follow the stated schedule of 14 days out and two full days at home. New CDL-A holders complete a 3–5 week mentorship program with about 200–250 hands-on hours
• experienced drivers may move into solo operations if requirements are met.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a driver

west monroe la area

nis express

otr routes

dry van freight

no-touch freight

assigned truck

new cdl holders welcome

paid training

14 days out

two days home

$1,400–$1,600/week

medical dental vision

401(k)

pto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• weekly direct deposit
• $300 orientation pay and transportation to orientation covered.

Why this role

New CDL-A holders are welcome and receive guaranteed weekly pay during the mentorship program; the posting also lists $300 orientation pay and covered transportation to orientation. Trucks are 2024 or newer Kenworth T680 or Freightliner Cascadia models with automatic transmission.

About the employer

NIS EXPRESS is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance. Sector: 48.