CDL A OTR Driver

Company: Nussbaum Transportation
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

CDL A OTR Driver Call (888) 994-1872 for more information!
Drive Nussbaum.
Unstoppable Earning Potential. Earn $80k your first year. $84k your second.
Drive with Purpose. Drive Nussbaum
Nussbaum was founded in 1945 with a single truck and a simple idea: if you take care of your people, everything else will take care of itself. Little did our founder, Alden Nussbaum, know how far that idea would take us.
At Nussbaum, we are purpose driven. It means we do more than just show up. We put people and family first. We lead with faith and integrity. We own our actions, and we strive to positively impact every person we meet. It s different, and we like it that way. Our drivers do, too. It s why we have a no surprises hiring philosophy. From day one, we strive to provide an accurate picture of what it s like to drive for Nussbaum, ensuring that we re both on the same page.
First-Rate Benefits We believe that the best drivers on the road deserve a smarter pay scale that gets them the most money for their mileage. We pay by practical miles rather than short miles and we bring it when it comes to accessorial pay and bonuses. We ve been recognized as a Top Pay Carrier for offering a compensation package that ranks in the top 20% of the industry. Beyond great pay, we make sure our drivers get top-of-the-line equipment, consistent maintenance, and new-model trucks. You can also expect:

• $5,000 transition bonus for experienced OTR drivers
• Home most weekends it s one of our top priorities
• Guaranteed weekly paychecks
• Late-model trucks with the comforts of home built-in
• Major medical, dental and vision health benefits
• Short-term disability & life insurance benefits
• Rider program
• Escalating paid time off & holidays
• Company-matched 401K retirement plan
• Paid Parking - All Paid/Reserved Parking is reimbursed.
• Paid Orientation at Nussbaum Headquarters (we cover travel, a private hotel room, & on-duty meals)
  What Do Our Benefits Mean for Your Bottom Line? Let s get down to brass tacks! We offer minimum weekly guarantees, tenure increases, and performance increases. At Nussbaum, the sky s the limit when it comes to your earning potential. Base rates start at:
  • With 6 months-2 years of experience:
    • Weekly pay range: $1,550-$1,650
      • $1,300/week minimum guaranteed
      • $0.51/mile
      • $78,000-$82,000 your first year (will increase from there)
      • With 2-5 years of experience:
        • Weekly pay range: $1,575-$1,675
          • $1,300/week minimum guaranteed
          • $0.52/mile
          • $80,000-$84,000 your first year (will increase from there)
          • With 5 years of experience:
            • Weekly pay range: $1,625-$1,725
              • $1,350/week minimum guaranteed
              • $0.54/mile
              • $82,000-$86,000 your first year (will increase from there)
                We also offer additional pay/benefits for the following activities:
                • $20 per touch activity pay (worth an additional $0.05/mile!)
                • $20 per stop (in excess of 1st pick-up and final delivery)
                • $12 for a trailer swap on split loads or empty trailer moves
                • $20/hour for detention (starts after just 1 hour!)
                • $250-$270 per day for layovers
                • Elite Pass covers all tolls and scales
                • EFS Card daily coverage for fuel, additives, DEF, oil, windshield fluid, antifreeze, weigh scale fees, and more!
                  Prefer to Stay Out for 3 Weeks at a Time? Ask about our Road Warrior Program!
                  Are You an Experienced OTR Driver? Start your career at Nussbaum on the Elite Driver Track.
                  If you have two years of recent experience, a clean driving record, and a mostly stable work history, you can earn more money in your first year at Nussbaum.
                  Our Elite Driver Track starts you at our highest starting base pay package. With a commitment to run consistently, a willing and able attitude, and a mindset on fuel efficiency, you ll earn $87,000 your first year and be on the fast track to accelerate your earning potential from there. Weekly pay ranges from $1,700 - $1,800, based on miles. Second year Elite Drivers can earn $91,000 .
                  And if you choose to participate in Nussbaum s Certified RED program, you ll be unstoppable in earning potential.
                  Qualifications
                  • Valid CDL-A
                  • Minimum age - 21
                  • No more than 3 moving violations or preventable accidents in past 3 years
                  • Meets all other Nussbaum requirements
                    Call (888) 994-1872 or Apply Below!
                    
                    

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