CDL-A Driver Trainee - Paid Mentorship Program

NIS EXPRESSNIS EXPRESSSaraland, Alabama, United States
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Posted

9/7/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$1k - $2k/week

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Operate a commercial truck for OTR routes while adhering to safety and DOT regulations. Maintain assigned equipment and ensure 100% no-touch dry van freight delivery.

Requirements overview

Must possess a valid Class A CDL, a valid DOT Medical Card, and be at least 21 years old. Candidates must have a solid driving record and be able to pass a DOT drug test and background check.

Key skills

CDL-A drivingDry van freightSafety complianceDOT regulationsVehicle maintenanceRoute planningTime management

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Education requirements

professional certificate

About NIS EXPRESS

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Employees

48

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Description

A Mentor, A Truck, A Real Plan to Get You Rolling This is what getting started as a CDL-A driver should look like: someone showing you the ropes, weekly pay while you learn, and a truck that's yours once you're solo. We're hiring CDL-A drivers in the Saraland, AL area for OTR routes with a personally assigned truck, 100% no-touch dry van freight, and a schedule you can plan around. New CDL-A holders and experienced drivers are both welcome to apply. GETTING STARTED $300 orientation pay, plus transportation to orientation covered New CDL-A holders: guaranteed weekly pay during a 3 to 5 week mentorship program (about 200 to 250 hours hands-on) Experienced drivers move straight into solo operations if requirements are met EQUIPMENT AND FREIGHT 2024 and newer Kenworth T680 or Freightliner Cascadia, automatic transmission One truck, assigned to you, no slip seating Take it home during your scheduled days off 100% no-touch, dry van freight only HOME TIME 14 days out 2 full days home PAY ONCE SOLO $1,400 to $1,600 average weekly gross Top 25% of drivers average up to $1,800 per week gross Pay scales with CPM, miles driven, and performance Direct deposit every week REQUIREMENTS 21 years or older Valid Class A CDL Valid DOT Medical Card Solid driving record and work history Pass DOT drug test and background check Meet all applicable DOT and company requirements EXPERIENCE LEVEL New CDL-A holders: 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school, plus completion of the company training program Experienced drivers: at least 6 months verifiable solo driving time; mentor/trainer time doesn't count BENEFITS Medical, dental, vision 401(k) PTO Weekly direct deposit Hiring is open in eligible areas around Saraland, AL. If a real mentor, weekly pay, and your own truck sound like the right way to start, apply today. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

  • CDL-A driving
  • Dry van freight
  • Safety compliance
  • DOT regulations
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Route planning
  • Time management

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Weekly direct deposit

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