Class-A Flatbed Driver - $1,500 - $2,000 Weekly

NIS EXPRESS; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 68,250 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Non-taxed $300 weekly per diem

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking Class A professionals for our specialized regional steel division, focusing on the transport of steel pipe and flat steel products across dedicated lanes. Our offer includes a high-yield compensation model, with drivers earning between $1,500 and $2,000 weekly, and guaranteed weekends off to ensure work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months of flatbed experience and proficiency in securing steel loads. Join us for a fulfilling career in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of verifiable flatbed experience within the past 5 years.
• Proven experience in the transportation and securement of steel products.
• Proficiency in securing loads using tarps, chains, straps, and binders.

Responsibilities

• Transport steel pipe and flat steel products across dedicated regional lanes.
• Maintain a high-quality driving experience with guaranteed weekends off.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal regulations in transportation.

Skills

Flatbed experience

Cargo securement expertise

Load securing proficiency

Job description

We are currently vetting Class A professionals for our specialized regional steel division. This role involves the strategic transport of steel pipe and flat steel products across dedicated regional lanes. We offer a high-yield, percentage-based compensation model combined with a firm commitment to weekend home time, ensuring our drivers maintain a superior quality of life.

Financial Yield & Incentives

• Revenue Share: Earn a consistent 27% of the total linehaul revenue.
• Weekly Gross Potential: Most drivers average between $1,500 and $2,000.
• Non-Taxed Support: $300 weekly per diem to assist with travel expenses.
• Supplemental Pay: $40 for tarping services, $16/hour for detention (after 2 hours), and $50 for layover requirements (after 24 hours).

Operational Scope

• Home Time: Predictable regional routing with guaranteed weekends off.
• Mileage Targets: Consistent lanes providing 2,300 to 2,800 miles per week.
• Freight Profile: Dedicated steel hauling (flat steel and steel pipe).
• Manual Requirements: Tarping is required on approximately 40–50% of shipments.

Fleet Standards & Benefits

• Equipment: Premium late-model automatic tractors (Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680).
• Medical Package: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
• Future Assets: 401(k) retirement plan with a company-matched contribution.
• Company Culture: Authorized Pet and Rider programs available starting on your first day.

Qualification Criteria

• Flatbed History: Minimum 12 months of verifiable flatbed experience within the past 5 years.
• Cargo Expertise: Proven experience in the transportation and securement of steel products.
• Technical Skill: Proficiency in securing loads using tarps, chains, straps, and binders.
• Compliance: Minimum age of 22; no DUI/DWI in the last 5 years; zero Clearinghouse violations.
• Testing: Ability to pass a mandatory pre-employment urine drug screen.

Step Into a Better Career Path

If you have the experience and the drive to handle specialized steel freight, we have the miles and the weekends you’ve been looking for. Positions are limited—don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Select Apply Now to submit your resume and start the qualification process today. We look forward to seeing you on our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer.