Welcome! Thanks for stopping by. We're excited that you're considering Nussbaum as the next step in your career!
Earning Potential- Earn $76-85K your first year!
- New drivers average $1,500 - $1,725 per week (Based on experience)
- Increase your earning potential with tenure, Driver Scorecard, and Certified RED programs!
- Fleet Top 30% earn $1,775 - $2,100 per week ($93-110K per year)
Pay Features- Door to door practical miles—empty & loaded
- $1,300 - $1,400 weekly guarantee (based on exp). If your miles are short (delays, breakdowns, etc.) you’ll still earn the guaranteed amount.
- Paid Orientation at Nussbaum Headquarters—$200/day
- Activity Pay for the WORK you do, not just the miles you run:
- $20 for pickups & deliveries
- $12 for trailer relays and shuttles
- $20/hr detention pay (starts after 1 hour)
- $270-$280/day layover pay
Road Warrior Program (optional)–out 3-4 weeks - + $0.02/mile and +$50 on your weekly guarantee
Early Exit OptionWe believe in the jobs we offer, and we're confident you'll find a home here. But, if you decide in the first 90 days that Nussbaum isn't the right fit, we'll help you transition out with a $1,000 bonus. No gimmicks or strings attached. Must haul for 30 days and separate before 90 days.
Driver Trainees and Re-hires are not eligible.
Benefits- Home Weekly (on average, our OTR drivers miss 3 weekends per year)
- Most of our hiring area is home weekly, but some locations require you to be out for two weeks. Your Driver Hiring Manager will clearly explain your options before offering you a job.
- Health, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid vacation and holidays (PTO)
- Rider policy - $10/month
- Paid Parking (100%)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan—every employee receives free shares of private Nussbaum stock invested in a supplemental retirement account!
Driver Requirements- Valid CDL A
- Minimum age of 21
- 6 months of recent experience OR complete our training program
- No more than 3 moving violations in last 3 years
- Meet all other Nussbaum requirements