What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flatbed Truck Driver position at Nussbaum?
Job Description
Drive Nussbaum.
\nNussbaum has new opportunities for experienced flatbed drivers! You’ll earn $1,600 - $1,925 per week, enjoy full benefits, and get weekly home time. Plus, we’re offering a $5,000 transition bonus to help you settle in. See below for details:
\nFlatbed Driver Pay
\nThis data is taken from our current flatbed fleet.
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- $1,600 - $1,925 per week (miles activity/oversize pay bonus scores driver skills) \n
- $1,750 avg. weekly earnings \n
- $1,600 weekly guarantee – if your miles are short due to a delay, breakdown, etc., you’ll still earn the guaranteed amount. \n
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Additional Pay Features
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- $5,000 Transition Bonus – $1,500 after your first week & 3 months, $2,000 after 6 months \n
- Activity Pay \n
- $30 for load pick-ups, deliveries, and stop-offs \n
- $70 for tarping \n
- $40 for Brandt step deck loads \n
- Oversize Load Pay \n
- Tier 1 (less than 10’ wide): $0.10/mile & $50 flat, per load \n
- Tier 2 (10’ to 12’ wide): $0.15/mile & $75 flat, per load \n
- Tier 3 (> 12’ wide): $0.20/mile & $100 flat, per load \n
- Detention & Layover Pay \n
- Paid Orientation at Nussbaum – we also cover transportation, private hotel room, and on-duty meals \n
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First-Rate Equipment
\nWe make sure our drivers get top-of-the-line equipment, consistent maintenance, and new-model trucks with the comforts of home built-in. Our drivers also enjoy:
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- Elite Pass – covers all tolls and scales \n
- EFS Card – daily coverage for fuel, additives, DEF, oil, windshield fluid, antifreeze, weigh scale fees \n
- All Paid/Reserved Parking reimbursed \n
Key Benefits
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- Major medical, dental and vision health benefits \n
- Short-term disability & life insurance benefits \n
- Employee stock ownership plan \n
- Rider program & pet policy \n
- Escalating paid time off & holidays ($320/day) \n
- Company-matched 401K retirement plan \n
Job Requirements
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- Valid CDL-A \n
- Minimum age - 21 \n
- No more than 3 moving violations or preventable accidents in past 3 years \n
- Meets all other Nussbaum safety requirements \n
- Flatbed driving involves lots of heavy lifting – expect in-depth driver touch freight. Also involves lots of tarping, load securement, and some oversize/open deck loads \n