Regional CDL A Flatbed Driver

NIS EXPRESS; Prichard (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home weekends

Take-home truck policy

Rider & pet policy

Full benefits after 30 days

401(k) with company match

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Prichard, AL is seeking drivers to join a professional flatbed team hauling steel, pipe, and coils regionally and OTR. You'll work with modern equipment, enjoy consistent freight, top pay, and guaranteed weekend home time.

This role offers weekly pay, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, per diem, and various pay incentives. Requires 12 months of flatbed experience, a clean MVR, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• 12 months of verifiable flatbed experience within the last 5 years.
• Proficient with straps, tarps, chains, and binders for securing loads.
• Clean MVR (≤3 moving violations in 3 years) and no recent safety terminations.
• Must pass pre-employment urine drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Haul steel, pipe, and coils on regional and OTR routes.
• Operate modern, take-home eligible equipment with safety as a priority.
• Maintain timely deliveries and adhere to DOT regulations.

Skills

Flatbed experience

Securement skills

Tarps & straps

DOT compliance

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)