Regional Truck Driver Job at Nussbaum Transportation in Cicero

Overview

Truck Driver position with Nussbaum. Home weekly. Most loads are within a 350-mile radius; some up to 400 miles but rarely further. Hiring in Northeast Illinois into Wisconsin.

Earning Potential & Pay Features

• Earn $63-70K your first year (based on experience; see dropdowns below for a full breakdown).
• Increase your earning potential with 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.
• Weekly guarantee: $1,200 - $1,250 (based on experience). If miles are short due to delays/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.
• Paid parking (100%).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan — every employee receives free shares of private Nussbaum stock invested in a supplemental retirement account.

Additional earnings details are listed above under Earning Potential & Pay Features.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid vacation and holidays — $290/day
• Rider policy — $10/month
• Home weekly with most weeks Mon-Fri; weekends at home
• Referral bonuses not specified; refers increase your chances of interviewing at Nussbaum Transportation

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

Early Exit Option

If you decide within the first 90 days that Nussbaum isn\'t the right fit, you\'ll receive a $1,000 bonus after hauling for 30 days and separating before 90 days.

Our Hiring Philosophy

We strive to provide an accurate picture of what an OTR trucking job at Nussbaum entails. We invest in drivers and aim to ensure alignment with you and your family. We may or may not offer the exact job or culture you expect, but we\'d like to discuss to determine fit.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Truck Transportation