CDL-A Truck Driver - Hiring Entry Level & Experienced Drivers

NIS EXPRESS
Sheffield, AL

Job Description

Job Description

A driving job should not feel like a gamble. Predictable territory. Accurate mileage. A truck that belongs to you. That is what this position delivers — for experienced CDL-A holders and for drivers stepping into their first professional driving role after completing CDL school.

Lanes and Dispatch Area

  • Operations run primarily East of I-35
  • New York City and the five boroughs are off limits — no exceptions, no pressure
  • Freight type: dry van, no-touch throughout
  • Drop-and-hook accounts for 70% of all loads
  • Live freight rounds out the remaining 30%

Rotation and Lifestyle

  • 12 days on assignment, 2 days at home — consistent every cycle
  • Pets welcome on board from day one
  • Passenger rider program also available immediately

Your Truck

  • Model year 2022 or later — Kenworth or Freightliner automatic
  • APU equipped for comfort during rest periods
  • Permanently assigned to you — nobody else drives it
  • Take-home truck option available to qualifying drivers

Weekly Earnings

  • Average weekly gross falls between $1,300 - $1,500
  • Upper tier of the fleet regularly clears $1,750 gross or more
  • Consistent weekly mileage between 1,700 and 2,300
  • $300 paid for orientation week — lodging and travel arranged by the company

New CDL Holder? Paid Training Program

  • Guaranteed weekly pay deposited every Friday during training
  • Mentored OTR experience over 4 to 6 weeks with a dedicated trainer
  • Full solo rate activated the day independent driving begins
  • Minimum 120-hour completion certificate from an approved CDL school required

Carrier Benefits — Effective After 30 Days

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy
  • 401(k) enrollment with matching from the company
  • Life insurance and long-term disability funded by the employer
  • Stock option program open to all employees
  • Vacation time begins accruing from your hire date

Applicant Standards

  • Valid CDL-A with no restrictions that affect OTR operations
  • Minimum age 21
  • Six months of tractor-trailer experience, or completion of an accredited CDL school program
  • Clean driving history and background
  • Active DOT medical card and negative pre-employment drug test

Ready to stop settling? Tap Apply Now and expect a call from our recruiting staff within the same business day.

EOE

Posted 2026-05-26

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