CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Nis Express•Columbus, MS

About The Position

Drive regional flatbed routes, typically within five states, hauling pipe, flat steel, coil, and building materials. Drivers average 2,000 to 2,500 miles per week, with 40% to 50% of loads requiring tarping. The position offers a truck assigned exclusively to the driver, which may be taken home on days off, and weekends at home with a full 34-hour reset. Dispatch is non-forced, with 24/7 support. Drivers who choose to stay out may earn up to $2,000 per week. Average weekly gross pay is $1,400 to $1,600 for drivers home on weekends. Compensation includes 27% of the load, a $300 weekly non-taxed per diem, $40 tarp pay, $16 per hour for detention, $100 per day for breakdowns, and $50 per day for layovers. Pay is deposited every Friday and is not held back. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is paid in installments: $1,500 after the first load, $1,500 at six months, and $2,000 at one year. Trucks are automatic Cascadias or T680s, three years old or newer. Trucks from 2023 and newer have inverters; trucks also have bunk heaters, and idling is allowed. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days; a 401(k) with company match; $10,000 of free life insurance; paid vacation; paid orientation with hotel, meals, and travel covered; and free riders and pets from the first day.

Requirements

Be at least 22 years old.
Hold a valid Class A CDL.
Have one year of OTR experience within the last five years, including at least six months of flatbed experience.
Have hands-on pipe and steel experience using straps, tarps, chains, and binders.
Have no more than three moving violations in the past three years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the past five years.
Pass a urine drug screen.