Overview
CDL-A Flatbed Driver – Regional Steel Freight – Home Weekends Jobs in Knoxville at NIS Express
Flatbed drivers near Knoxville, TN can apply for a regional position hauling steel pipe and flat steel. Drivers run consistent freight lanes and return home weekends.
Freight & Schedule
- Drivers in this position haul structural steel products using flatbed trailers. Freight moves through nearby states with steady volume and predictable dispatch.
- Typical drivers run 2,300–2,800 miles weekly, and about 40–50% of loads require tarping.
Driver Pay
- 27% of load revenue
- Weekly earnings averaging $1,500–$2,000
- $40 tarp pay
- $50 layover pay
- $16 detention pay
- $300 weekly per diem
Equipment
- Assigned automatic trucks including Cascadia and T680 tractors.
Programs
- Rider policy available
- Pet policy available
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
- 401(k) with company match
Requirements
- Age 22+
- 12 months flatbed experience within last 5 years
- Experience hauling steel freight
- Must be comfortable using chains, straps, and tarps
- Clean Clearinghouse record
- Must pass DOT drug screen
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Title: CDL-A Flatbed Driver – Regional Steel Freight – Home Weekends
Company: NIS Express
Location: Knoxville