Regional CDL A Flatbed Driver

NIS EXPRESS; Maurice (LA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home every weekend

Modern equipment

Weekly direct deposit

401(k) with company match

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking experienced flatbed drivers to run regional and OTR routes hauling steel, pipe, and coils. The job offers modern equipment, consistent freight, top pay, and guaranteed weekend home time.

You will be paid weekly, with a typical gross weekly range of $1,500 to $2,000 plus per-load bonuses and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include full medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match; rider and pet policy; and a fast hiring process.

Qualifications

• 12 months of verifiable flatbed experience within the last 5 years (regional or OTR).
• Proven experience securing and hauling steel, pipe, or coils.
• Clean MVR with <=3 moving violations in 3 years; no recent DOT violations or safety terminations.
• Must pass a pre-employment urine drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Haul steel, pipe and coils on regional and OTR routes.
• Ensure proper securement with straps, tarps, chains and binders.
• Deliver on-time with non-forced dispatch and maintain safety standards.

Tools

Tarps & straps

Chains & binders

Coil securement

Job description

Join a professional flatbed team running regional and OTR routes, hauling steel, pipe, and coils. We provide modern equipment, consistent freight, top pay, and guaranteed weekend home time.

Compensation & Pay

• Gross Earnings: $1,500 – $2,000+ weekly (Paid at 27% of gross per load)
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Total Sign-On Bonus
  • $1,500 paid on your very first Friday paycheck (after first delivery)
  • $3,500 paid in milestones
• Per Diem: $300/week (non-taxed)
• Target Mileage: 2,300 – 2,800 miles per week
• Pay Schedule: Weekly direct deposit every Friday
• Additional Pay & Bonuses:
  • Tarp Pay: $40 per tarped load
  • Layover Pay: $50 after 24 hours
  • Detention Pay: $16/hour (starts after 2 hours)
  • Safety, breakdown, and clean DOT inspection bonuses

Benefits & Perks

• Home Time: Home every weekend
• Equipment: Assigned 2022+ automatic trucks KW T680 or Freightliner Cascadia(take-home truck policy)
• Rider & Pet Policy: Rider policy (ages 18+) and pet-friendly starting Day 1
• Dispatch: Non-forced dispatch
• Health & Financial: Full benefits after 30 days — Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match

Driver Requirements

• Age: Minimum 22 years old
• Experience: 12 months (1 year) of verifiable flatbed experience within the last 5 years (regional or OTR)
• Cargo Experience: Proven experience securing and hauling steel, pipe, or coils (coil experience is a major plus)
• Securement Skills: Proficient with straps, tarps, chains, and binders (~40–50% of loads require tarping)
• Driving Record: Clean MVR (≤3 moving violations in 3 years); no recent DOT violations, preventable accidents, or safety-related terminations
• Background & History:
  • NO DUI/DWI in the past 5 years
  • Zero Clearinghouse violations (No SAP drivers)
• Drug Testing: Must pass a pre-employment urine drug screen

Why Join Us?

• Reliable pay with steady, consistent freight
• Respectful, driver-focused team environment
• Fast hiring process — applications reviewed 7 days a week

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)