Entry level CDL-A Driver Paid Training Job at NIS EXPRESS, Kankakee, IL

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  • NIS EXPRESS
  • Kankakee, IL

Job Description

Are you a resident of Kankakee or the surrounding area and just received your CDL-A? Stop looking for "experience" and start earning it. We are hiring motivated new graduates specifically from the Kankakee area for our Midwest Regional Trainee Program. We offer a clear path from the classroom to a high-paying solo seat with the weekend home time you need.

The Paid Training Program

  • Guaranteed Weekly Pay: $655 per week while you train.
  • 1-on-1 Mentorship: 3 to 5 weeks of hands-on mentorship with a veteran driver.
  • Midwest Lanes: Get comfortable running routes through IL, IN, MI, OH, and KY.
  • The Upgrade: Graduate directly into your own 2022 or newer Freightliner or Kenworth.

Solo Driving Rewards (Post-Training)

  • Starting Pay: $0.56 CPM.
  • Average Weekly Gross: $1,400 – $1,500.
  • Top Performers: Earn $1,800+ per week.
  • Performance Bonus: Up to an additional $0.08 CPM for safe, productive driving.
  • Home Time: Guaranteed home every Saturday and Sunday for your 34-hour reset.

Equipment & Lifestyle

  • Modern Fleet: Drive 2022 or newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680.
  • Flexibility: Day and night shifts available; weekends and holidays are NOT mandatory.
  • Stop Pay: $15 per stop (excluding first and last).
  • Support: 24/7 operations support—we're always just a phone call away.

Benefits & Perks

  • Full Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days.
  • Life on the Road: Rider and pet policies available once you go solo.
  • PTO: Paid vacation after one year.

Requirements

  • License: Valid CDL-A.
  • Education: Minimum 120 hours from an accredited trucking school.
  • Location: Must live within 100 miles of Gary, IN ( Kankakee is perfectly positioned for this).
  • Safety: No serious traffic violations in the last 12 months; no DUI/DWI in the past 5 years.
  • Age: 21+ and must pass a DOT drug screen and physical.

Your CDL-A is your ticket to a new career. Apply today to start your paid training in Kankakee and be home this weekend!
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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Traineeship, Immediate start, Night shift, Day shift

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