NIS EXPRESS
CDL A Trainee Driver - Paid Training
Austell, Georgia, US
Role snapshot
NIS EXPRESS is hiring a CDL A Trainee Driver - Paid Training on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Austell, Georgia, US.
- Company
- NIS EXPRESS
- Location
- Austell, Georgia, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Who this role suits
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About the role
Just graduated from CDL school and looking for the right place to start? Skip the guesswork. Step straight into a structured, highly supportive training program that pays you weekly, respects your time, and guarantees your income as you transition into your new career.
Why Start Your Career Here?
- Guaranteed Earnings Protection: $1,000/week GUARANTEED for your first 3 months of solo dispatch after completing training!
- Guaranteed Weekly Pay During Training: Direct-deposited every Friday while training with your mentor.
- 1-on-1 Mentorship: 4 to 6 weeks of real-world OTR experience alongside a dedicated trainer.
- Fast-Track to Full Pay: Jump to full solo pay rates immediately upon going independent.
- Paid Orientation: $300 orientation pay with travel and lodging fully arranged and paid for by the company.
Your Driving Territory & Freight
- Primary Region: Operations run strictly East of I-35.
- Zero NYC: New York City and all five boroughs are 100% off-limits — no exceptions.
- Freight Type: 100% No-Touch Dry Van.
- Easy Handling: 70% Drop-and-Hook, 30% Live Load/Unload.
Equipment & Life on the Road
- Your Own Truck: 2022 or newer Freightliner or Kenworth automatic (equipped with APU for rest periods).
- No Slip-Seating: Once you go solo, your truck is permanently assigned to you. Take-home options available.
- Rider & Pet Policy: Bring your pet or a passenger with you on board once your training is completed!
- Predictable Home Time: 12 days on assignment / 2 days at home.
Solo Earnings Potential
- Guaranteed Floor: Minimum $1,000/week guaranteed during your first 3 solo months.
- Average Weekly Gross: $1,300 – $1,500/week.
- Top Earners: $1,750+ gross weekly.
- Consistent Mileage: 2,200 – 2,800 miles/week.
Full Carrier Benefits (Effective After 30 Days)
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
- 401(k) enrollment with company match.
- Employer-funded Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
- Employee Stock Option Program.
- Vacation time starts accruing from your first day of training.
Trainee Requirements
- Valid CDL-A license (minimum age 21).
- Minimum 120-hour completion certificate from an approved/accredited CDL school.
- Stable work history and clean driving/background record.
- Active DOT Medical Card and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Ready to start your professional driving career on the right foot? Click Apply Now and our recruiting team will reach out to you within the same business day!
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)