Nussbaum Transportation is hiring: Regional Truck Driver in Chicago

Overview

Driver opportunities with Nussbaum. Home weekly; most loads within a 350-mile radius. Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) match; paid vacation and holidays; rider policy; paid parking; Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Early exit option available with a $1,000 bonus if you transition out within 90 days.

Earning Potential & Pay Features

• Earn $63-70K your first year! (Based on experience; see dropdowns below for a full breakdown.)
• Increase your earning potential!
• Tenure: +$0.01 cpm each year (up to $0.50/mile)
• Driver Scorecard Bonus: +$0.02-$0.08/mile (average driver earns $0.03-$0.05)
• Certified RED Bonus: +$0.02/mile
• Door to door practical miles—empty & loaded
• $1,200 - $1,250 weekly guarantee (based on experience). If miles are short due to delays or breakdowns, you’ll still earn the guaranteed amount.
• Activity pay for the work you do, not just the miles you run:
• $20 for pickups and deliveries
• $12 for trailer relays and shuttles
• $20/hour detention pay (starts after 1 hour)
• $270 - $280/day layover pay
• Paid Orientation at Nussbaum Headquarters—$200/day

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer equipment in a safe and efficient manner following company policies and applicable laws.
• Complete door-to-door practical miles—empty and loaded; manage routes within typical mile radii.
• Accurately document miles, detentions, layovers, and other pay-related data for payroll.

Benefits

• Home Weekly; most workweeks are Mon-Fri with full weekends at home (occasional variation).
• Health, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid vacation and holidays - $290/day
• Rider policy - $10/month
• Paid parking (100%)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan — free shares of private Nussbaum stock invested in a supplemental retirement account

Driver Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• At least 6 months of recent experience OR completion of our training program
• Valid CDL A
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
• Meet all other Nussbaum requirements

Hiring Philosophy

We believe in honesty and giving an accurate picture of what an OTR trucking job at Nussbaum will entail. We may or may not offer the exact role or culture you are seeking, but we’d like to have a conversation to determine if we are a good match for you and your family.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Truck Transportation

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