Podcast Driver Reviews Driver Advisory Board Haul of Faith For Sale Customer Tools Request a Rate Menu IT’S YOUR CAREER. BE PURPOSE DRIVEN. At Nussbaum, every single employee helps to move our company forward. Together, we create strong, lasting relationships with our customers & each other. We are always seeking skilled, professional drivers to expand our family. Keep scrolling to learn more about driving at Nussbaum, what you could earn, and how we can help you make the switch with our $3,000 transition bonus. Expect Different We're not like other trucking companies. See Why Earn More We want the best, so we pay the best. Learn More Drive Nussbaum Join the Leader. Be Purpose Driven. More Details Looking to get your CDL? Look no further. Start at the Nussbaum Trucking Academy at Heartland Community College. Get the Details Expect Different. We have one of the best driver retention rates in the industry and lead the trucking industry in every area. The latest equipment & technology The training you need to succeed Top pay, great benefits, and a guaranteed weekly minimum Weekly home time in primary hiring area A culture based on Faith & Family DRIVER REVIEWS DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. 4.7 stars 4.5 stars 4.8 stars 4.5 stars Our Culture Driving Here EXPECT DIFFERENT Faith & Family are what drive us. Faith, family, and fun (at work). It doesn’t get any more foundational than this, and we look at how each of these work with every decision we make. Read More Transparency builds trust. Because of this, we have a “no surprises” recruiting philosophy, scheduled driver reviews and an open-door policy that keeps us moving forward. We are relationship-driven and treat people with respect. While we have high expectations for our drivers, we also work to put ourselves in your shoes. We balance consistency with flexibility. Running a successful trucking operation requires structure, but we also know that smart processes and programs need to be applied with common sense and flexibility. Ready to drive with us? EXPECT DIFFERENT. EARN MORE. DRIVE NUSSBAUM. Apply Now OR CALL 800-322-7305 Earn More We don’t think twice about paying top dollar for drivers: Drivers can earn $70K- $80K in the first year depending on experience and where they live (see Key Location Pay and Road Warrior Pay) Over $88K average annual earnings for our Top 20% The National Transportation Institute (NTI) designated Nussbaum’s total pay package as “Top Paying.” Key Location Pay We have 5 cities – Des Moines IA, Quad Cities IA/IL, Channahon/Chicago IL, Indianapolis IN, Toledo OH – that are crucial to our freight system, yet highly difficult to hire out of. Drivers in one of these key locations earn an additional $0.05 per mile. Road Warrior Pay Drivers that do not live in a key location, but would like to make an additional $0.05 per mile, have the opportunity to join our Road Warrior program. Road Warriors are defined as getting home 4 times or less per quarter. Pay Potential Activity Pay More Than Mile Pay Benefits Bonus Program EARN MORE It pays to drive with Nussbaum. Starting Pay Starting pay is based on your experience & location. Earn $70,000 to $80,000 in the first year. Earning Potential Established Nussbaum drivers can earn $85,000-95,000+ per year. Door-To-Door “Practical Miles” Pay Door-to-Door Practical Miles are approximately 4-5% higher than zip-to-zip Short Miles (the equivalent of $0.02/mile). You get paid for more miles each week and see more money in each paycheck! Ready to drive with us? EXPECT DIFFERENT. EARN MORE. DRIVE NUSSBAUM. Apply Now OR CALL 800-322-7305 Drive Nussbaum. We know our success is hinged on your success. You’re the face of our company and we want you to be proud to work for Nussbaum. That’s why we’re purpose-driven in giving you the tools and incentives you need. START DRIVING WITH PURPOSE. APPLY NOW Ready to drive with us? EXPECT DIFFERENT. EARN MORE. DRIVE NUSSBAUM. Apply Now OR CALL 800-322-7305 Main Menu Purpose Driven About Us Services News Careers Drivers Non-Drivers Contact Apply Quick Links Podcast Driver Reviews Driver Advisory Board Haul of Faith For Sale Customer Tools Request a Rate Latest Podcasts Ep. 71 // A Classic Man With a Change of Plans: Giorgi Tabatadze Ep. 70 // Be Yourself and Have Fun: Justin Worden & Jon Hohulin Ep. 69 // Doing What They Love: Garrie Atkins & Steve Neil © 2021 Nussbaum Transportation. Your cart is empty. Nov 25, 2021 at 5:03 AM Hi! I'm Olivia, your personal Nussbaum Transportation assistant. If you are interested in driving for Nussbaum, please provide me with your first and last name. If you need anything else, please call the office at 800-322-7305. Terms Powered by Paradox