CDL A Entry Level Drivers - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESSColumbus, Georgia, United States
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Posted

8/12/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$1k - $2k/week

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Operate a Class A tractor-trailer on regional routes while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company procedures. Ensure accurate completion of ELD logs, DVIRs, and trip documentation while maintaining professional communication with dispatch and customers.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess a valid Class A CDL, be at least 21 years old, and have completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school. Applicants must also have a clean driving record and be able to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.

Key skills

Class A CDLTractor-trailer operationElectronic loggingHours-of-service compliancePre-trip inspectionPost-trip inspectionDispatch communicationDry van freightDrop and hookDOT regulation complianceTrip documentationSafety compliance

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Education requirements

professional certificate

About NIS EXPRESS

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Employees

49

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Job categories

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Description

NIS Express is looking for motivated people in Columbus, GA who are ready to turn their CDL into a full-time career. No road experience needed, just your CDL and the drive to succeed. Training program: 3 to 5 weeks, one dedicated trainer, fully paid Freight type: no-touch dry van, drop and hook 70% of the time Truck: late model Freightliner or Kenworth, 2024 to 2025, APU included Route territory: regional routes east of I-35 Weekly pay: $1,200 to $1,500, paid every week via direct deposit Time off: home every week or every other week WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DAY ONE From the moment you join, you're not on your own. You'll be paired with a personal trainer who rides with you, teaches you, and evaluates you before you ever go solo, and you earn a paycheck the entire time. Your trainer walks you through: Safe operation of a Class A tractor-trailer on real routes Electronic logging and hours-of-service rules Proper pre and post-trip inspections Dispatch communication and company procedures No shortcuts, no rushing. You go solo when you're ready. YOUR PAY AND PERKS Performance and safety bonuses on top of base pay Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days Company-paid life insurance and AD&D 401(k) with company match after eligibility Paid holidays, PTO, and orientation Pet and rider policies available THE JOB Drive a Class A tractor-trailer in full compliance with DOT regulations Freight is dry van, no-touch, approximately 70% drop and hook Maintain on-time delivery performance Complete accurate ELD logs, DVIRs, and trip documentation daily Inspect your vehicle before and after every run Keep communication with dispatch and customers professional at all times WHAT YOU NEED Valid Class A CDL 21 years of age or older 120 or more hours completed at an accredited CDL school Clean driving record Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen Apply today. NIS Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

  • Class A CDL
  • Tractor-trailer operation
  • Electronic logging
  • Hours-of-service compliance
  • Pre-trip inspection
  • Post-trip inspection
  • Dispatch communication
  • Dry van freight
  • Drop and hook
  • DOT regulation compliance
  • Trip documentation
  • Safety compliance

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Performance bonuses
  • Safety bonuses
  • Pet policy
  • Rider policy
  • Paid training

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