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OUR MISSION, VISION, + VALUES

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We believe God owns this business and we are just stewards of it for a season.

 

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The Bible to be the inspired, only infallible, authoritative word of God.

For the salvation of lost and sinful humanity, regeneration by the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus Christ is absolutely essential.

In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His atoning death and resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory to establish a kingdom for all eternity.

In the resurrection of the saved and the lost, those who are saved unto the resurrection of eternal life, and those who are lost unto the resurrection of eternal damnation.

There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

In the present ministry of Jesus Christ by whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life.
Our Mission

To honor God through generous giving and biblical stewardship.

Our Vision

We are purpose driven to create positive impact with every interaction.

OUR
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We speak the truth.

Honesty is at the forefront of all our business interactions. Honesty builds the trust that is critical to our mutual success.

Character is everything.

How people interact with Nussbaum is central to our success.

We give back.

Benevolence isn’t for show. It’s using our talents and resources to make a difference to those in need.

We do the right thing.

Integrity is something we take very seriously – even when the right choice isn’t always the easy choice.

We go after our goals.

Excellence is about always striving to hit your goals, crush expectations, break through boundaries, and tap your true potential.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Brent Nussbaum

Chief Executive Officer

Guided by faith. Inspired by culture. Brent Nussbaum is building a better trucking company.

Prioritizing family, putting people first, shaking the hand of every driver in the company – these are just some of the things Brent does differently.

When Brent became CEO in 2000, he began transforming the company his father had founded into an industry standout. From innovations in equipment and driver compensation models, to a hands-on approach to driver retention, Brent has the foresight to do things in new ways.

Brent began his Nussbaum career in 1970, working in equipment maintenance. After graduating from high school, he began driving a truck before transitioning into the operations area of the company. In 1990, he left Nussbaum to pursue a bachelor’s degree in international business from Illinois State University in Normal, IL. He went on to receive a master’s degree in international business management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona.

Brent returned to the family business as VP of Sales for the truckload division in 1997. From there, he assumed the role of CEO. With his hands-on leadership, Nussbaum has enjoyed record growth and has been recognized with multiple accolades within the transportation industry for its innovative spirit, exceptional driver retention rates, and commitment to integrity. Nussbaum Transportation’s state-of-the-art corporate headquarters and maintenance facilities, opened in 2013, are a manifestation of Brent’s ideals and vision for the company’s future.

Brent and his wife Cheryl reside in Bloomington, IL. They have been married for forty years and have five children and four grandchildren. Brent’s passions include boating, biking and ministry.

Jeremy Stickling

Chief Administrative Officer

As Chief Administrative Officer overseeing Human Resources, Safety, and Accounting at Nussbaum Transportation, Jeremy Stickling ensures Nussbaum is a company people will want to work for. Honoring the corporate values of honesty, integrity, and character, his team’s innovative ideas have put Nussbaum on top of the industry when it comes to hiring the best drivers and offering competitive pay and benefits.

Although Jeremy was exposed to commercial trucks while working at a gravel pit during college, his first role at Nussbaum was with the accounting department. As his responsibilities at the company expanded to include human resources functions, he was involved in instituting processes for more effective internal driver communications and insurance administration. Jeremy was promoted to the HR director role in 2013.

As the first point of contact for new driver recruits at Nussbaum, the human resources department serves a critical role. Jeremy believes in the “No Surprises” recruiting philosophy, a manifestation of Nussbaum’s values of honesty, integrity, and respect for its employees. Jeremy also has helped develop a comprehensive driver orientation program and overseen the restructuring of the company’s compensation plans. Combined, the efforts and leadership of Jeremy and his team have contributed to Nussbaum’s industry-leading driver retention rates.

Jeremy graduated from Western Governor’s University with a double-major in accounting and finance in 2010 and received his Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification in 2011. He is also a member of the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM).

A native of Peoria, Illinois, Jeremy enjoys music, especially playing guitar, and is a history buff (ask him what book he’s currently reading!). He is active in his church and likes to spend his free time with his wife and children.

Bill Wettstein

Chief Financial Officer

Bill Wettstein serves as President & Chief Financial Officer at Nussbaum Transportation Services. He oversees financial strategy, tax accounting, and the company's banking relationships. Bill also directs the sales/business analytics department and enjoys being involved in pricing strategy. His teams analyze each lane within Nussbaum's freight mix and adjust pricing or terms as needed. Their goal is to ensure win-win customer contracts that keep Nussbaum and its drivers profitable.

After graduating from Illinois State University in 1997, Bill was working as an accountant when he heard about an opening at Nussbaum in accounts payable. Given Nussbaum's outstanding reputation, he jumped at the opportunity to join the team.

Bill assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2001. Under his financial guidance, Nussbaum weathered the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the pandemic in 2020. As the market shifts rapidly, Bill and his teams adjust pricing structures and cash position to keep Nussbaum's trucks on the road and ensure a strong financial position. Despite economic ups and downs, Nussbaum has achieved record fiscal growth while also offering industry-leading driver pay.

Bill's professional certifications include:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

Bill also holds a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). In 2019, Bill drove over the road for a week, getting first-hand experience as a Nussbaum Driver.

While strategy, financials, and balance sheets are essential in his role as President & CFO, Bill believes that solid character is Nussbaum's most valuable asset. He appreciates his coworkers' trust, integrity, and respect toward one another. His daily goal is to show the love of Christ and brighten the corner wherever he is.

Bill and his wife Heidi have been married for 26 years. They have seven children (five daughters and two sons) and four grandchildren. Bill enjoys spending time with family on their farm, complete with goats, pigs, cows, and chickens. He also enjoys time outdoors riding ATVs, hunting and fishing.

Doug Knepp

Chief Information Officer

Our Chief Information Officer, Doug Knepp, considers problem-solving a joy. Whether he’s pursuing a solution in IT or walking alongside an employee in a dilemma, Doug is driven to serve others and help them reach their goals.

Doug graduated from Illinois State University in 1995 and then invested two years as a Software Developer at a different company. The end of those two years came in 1998 when Doug switched companies, but not job titles, and began working at Nussbaum as a Software Developer.

For over 20 years, Doug has constructed projects from ideas, patched software, and solved problems in Nussbaum’s IT Department. Over the years, he developed and continues to optimize company-specific applications to expedite and ease Nussbaum’s operations.

Doug has also had a hand in developing Nussbaum’s driver app for smartphones and a planning app for the shop. His skills eased the ELD migration of over 400 trucks in 2019.

When he’s not working at Nussbaum, Doug is spending plenty of time with his family, engaging in church activities, and volunteering at his children’s school.

Doug Bradle

Chief Operations Officer

What probably drives me the most here is bringing satisfaction to the lives of others.”

Our Chief Operations Officer, Doug Bradle, has a passion for serving people. Whether helping to provide a good work atmosphere or bring resolution to a customer’s problem, he is driven to help others succeed.

Doug was born and raised on a grain farm in Secor, IL. After high school, he received his CDL and drove a truck hauling grain while attending college. He graduated in 2003 with a degree in Agriculture Science from Illinois State University. Soon after, he accepted a job at Nussbaum as a Load Planner/Driver Manager in Operations.

In 2007, Doug was promoted to Operations Manager where he was involved in the planning, design, and implementation of PeopleNet, a fleet management tool combining communications, safety compliance, and electronic logging tools. Other projects Doug has had direct responsibility include: the redesign of operations into three areas, driver managers, load planners, and customer service, the planning and implementation of Nussbaum’s driver scorecard, a maintenance planning software, and a driver app that allows a driver to access load, pay and benefit information from a smartphone.

In his free time, Doug enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, working around his home, traveling, and church activities.

Chris Aranda

Vice President of Sales & Business Analytics

As Vice President of Sales and Business Analytics, Chris Aranda leverages his passion for people and business to bring justified growth to Nussbaum. In his role, Chris works to positively impact Nussbaum's growth, processes, customer engagement, customer satisfaction, and overall management of Nussbaum's customer portfolio.

After graduating high school in 2008, and while in his first year of college, Chris received an opportunity in the Ag industry to sell equipment and services to multiple Fortune 500 companies in that industry. His early success drove his newly found skill set until he came to Nussbaum in 2013. Chris cut his teeth in transportation by working with drivers in dispatch, eventually taking on a role in Nussbaum's HQ region as a load planner, later transitioning to serve in pricing, and finally landing in sales. While jumping into his new role with Nussbaum, Chris received his bachelor's in marketing and continued his success in Nussbaum's sales department. Ultimately playing a pivotal role in almost a decade of double-digit growth at Nussbaum. In 2020, Chris earned his current role as VP of Sales and Business Analytics and is responsible for leading the company's sales, analytics, and pricing strategies.

Chris enjoys an active lifestyle in Normal, IL, with his wife Brittney and their four kids. They enjoy time in the yard working and playing. They also enjoy traveling, camping, boating, mountain biking, hobby farming, and engaging with the youth at their church.

INDUSTRY AWARDS

At Nussbaum, we pride ourselves on being leaders in the industry in many different ways, from innovation to driver pay to customer service. And the industry has taken notice. Here are a few of the awards we have won over the past few years.

2023 BEST FLEETS TO DRIVE FOR - Hall of Fame
The Truckload Carriers Association
2023 TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
Caterpillar, Inc
2023 TRUCKLOAD U.S. REGIONAL CARRIER AWARD
Penske Logistics
2023 H2 PREMIER CARRIER
FourKites
2023 H1 PREMIER CARRIER
FourKites
2022 TOP CARRIER FOR PELLA
Pella Corporation
2022 TOP GREEN FLEETS
Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
2022 BEST FLEETS TO DRIVE FOR - Hall of Fame
The Truckload Carriers Association
2021 BEST FLEETS TO DRIVE FOR - Best Overall | Large Carrier
The Truckload Carriers Association
2021 BEST FLEETS TO DRIVE FOR (7 CONSECUTIVE YEARS)
The Truckload Carriers Association
2021GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN AWARD
Inbound Logistics
2021 Q3 PREMIER CARRIER
FourKites
2021 TOP GREEN FLEETS
Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
2020 OVERALL BEST FLEET TO DRIVE FOR (LARGE CARRIER)
The Truckload Carriers Association
2020 Stellar Performance Award
Morton Salt
DRIVEN VOL. 6 | Fall 2023
GENE TISDALE JR.

Grit, Gumption & Giving Back

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The town of Manito, Illinois, is nestled among a patchwork quilt of corn and beans, tied with ribbons of waterways and back roads. In other words, it’s in the middle of nowhere. With a population hovering at just over 1,500, the town doesn’t boast of much. The only notable thing about Manito is their annual popcorn festival, a novelty borne on the whim of two local women in 1972.

Gene Tisdale Jr. was born in this rural farm community. His father woke with the sun each morning to deliver gas around the Manito area—mostly to farmers who didn’t want to interrupt their day by going to town. In the afternoons, he’d leave for his second-shift job at the Keystone foundry. Meanwhile, Gene’s mother made the house a home for Gene and his
four siblings.

Those were simpler times, growing up in Manito. Gene recalls a childhood free of worry and full of adventure—sometimes, maybe a little too much for his mother. At three years old, Gene learned to operate the front gate latch. After that, it was anyone’s guess where he was off to.

Living in a small town had its advantages—Gene could run around and do as he pleased without the trepidations of big-city living. Bicycles were the trusty vehicles of choice, and Gene’s mother rarely knew where he was (nor did she worry). He recalls meandering around town, stopping occasionally to visit friends or a neighbor weeding their flower bed. When summer temperatures reached their afternoon peak, the community pool was the place to be. On rainy days, the pool hall was the hangout. But if the weather was really nice, Gene headed out of town for an afternoon at the fishing hole. Life was good.

During his teen years, Gene’s mother took a job with The Pekin Daily Times, where she spent the next 33 years as the Community Editor. Her dedication and faithfulness are something Gene looks up to and greatly respects. She was a praying woman who walked with the Lord and sought His guidance in raising her family. She disciplined, nurtured, and put up with many shenanigans raising five children.

The Military Years

Gene worked his way through high school stocking shelves at the town liquor store. Upon graduation in 1982, he enlisted in the army and moved to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The fort was a significant change of pace for a small-town boy, and Gene kept busy with basic and then specialty training (also known as AIT—Advanced Individual Training). After 18 months, he received orders to go to Germany — not ideal since he and his wife were expecting a baby. After some discussion with his commander, Gene applied for Jump School.

With a new career direction, Gene transferred to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, for another 2.5 years. Life at Fort Bragg was a bit more exciting and adrenaline-filled—jumping out of planes at 800 feet will do that! Gene was now a heavy equipment operator; he ran bulldozers, road graders, and front-end loaders to maintain the army airstrips. The army would drop equipment and personnel in the target location and get to work.

Don't take anything for granted! Enjoy the time you're in, no matter how difficult, because you'll learn something that will get you through life later. Someday, you'll look back and say, "Well, that wasn't as tough as it seemed."

Gene served during peacetime. While he didn’t see any combat, he did see lots of trees. Chuckling, Gene recalls a “tree incident” at Fort Bragg that he’ll never forget. Around the fort, drop zones are named after WW2 locations. On this particular night, Gene’s group was slated to hit the Normandy drop zone. As the plane approached the target, Gene’s jumpmaster nervously scanned the surroundings. Command gave the green light to jump, and though the jumpmaster disagreed, he instructed the men to go (orders are orders).

Out into the night they went, about thirty men in total. Of those thirty, one man (not Gene) made it to the drop zone unfettered. Gene and the rest of the crew landed in the trees! After untangling themselves, they scrambled to a nearby road where the general was searching for his missing troops — not exactly a flattering outcome! They loaded up, chutes and all, and returned to the base.

Upon leaving the army in 1987, Gene came home to begin a new chapter in his career: trucking! Or so he thought. This was before CDL licenses, and (in Gene’s words) he was young, dumb, and stupid. He joined a company that provided little to no training—they’d stick two inexperienced guys in a truck and send you on your way. Needless to say, this method did not work for Gene.

The Walmart Years

After the trucking debacle, Gene worked several jobs before landing at Walmart, where he spent the next 17 years. After four years as a hardware associate, he accepted a managerial role as Assistant Manager in the meats department. His best shopping advice? Buy the meat with yellow tags that say, “we’re about to expire” and save a few bucks! Over the course of his employment, Gene worked at the Lincoln, Galesburg, Pekin, and Peoria Walmarts.

His turning point was when the atmosphere began shifting away from customer service. Walmart started using self-checkouts, and that was Gene’s signal to check himself out. To this day, if given the option, Gene uses the old-style checkout because he enjoys talking with the cashier. In his words, “They don’t pay me to check myself out.”

Over the Road – In A Camper

After Walmart, Gene and his wife discussed their options. Where to next? As it turned out, the answer came from a little Scamp camper they had fixed up. Gene’s wife wondered if they could make a living off it, so she did her research and shared the findings with Gene. Before long, they were off on their next adventure: “workamping.”

The Tisdales sold their Scamp, purchased a fifth wheel, and took off for Santa Cruz, California. When they reached the golden state, they “set up camp” at the campground where they were employed and toured the surrounding area in their off-hours. After four months in Santa Cruz, they traveled to Mission Bell Resort in Mission, Texas. Mission Bell was a far south snowbird resort and grew busy during the winter. Next, they moved to Cotulla, Texas, working as security guards in the oil fields.

In this stint, Gene and his wife worked opposite shifts at a 24-hour security gate. This assignment was challenging—not a simple life like they were used to. When the oil field started fracking, trucks came and went every two minutes, and their job was to check them in and out. In the busy season, they could check up to 75 trucks per night! After four months, they decided it was time to go home.

Back in the Truck

Back in Illinois, Gene landed at a small company that offered paid CDL training in exchange for a year’s commitment. But during a trip to Washington State partway through his training, the company shut down! His almost-employer had leased their trucks from a larger carrier, so Gene and the other drivers found themselves under a new company. Three months later, Gene left for Bertis-Carlson, a smaller carrier in Galesburg. While there, he discovered his two loves in trucking: flat-bedding and training! He especially enjoyed the camaraderie with his students and found that teaching actually provided more learning opportunities. It was here that Gene trained Mike Zimmerman, who eventually moved on to Nussbaum. Mike started telling Gene about Nussbaum’s culture and how it was a great workplace, but Gene wasn’t ready to give up flatbed. But then, he heard that Nussbaum was starting a flatbed division!

Shortly after Christmas in 2020, then-recruiter Saige Anderson was searching for qualified flatbed candidates to fill the new division. She asked Mike Zimmerman if he had any leads, and soon after, she was on the phone with Gene. Because of his prior experiences at other companies, Gene was hesitant to make a hasty decision. But after some serious soul-searching and discussions with his wife, Gene felt it was the right move. The rest is history! Gene officially joined the Nussbaum Family in February 2021.

Paying it Forward

Gene is a tremendous asset to Nussbaum, running flatbed and jumping headfirst into our training program. Gene enjoys sharing his knowledge and lessons learned with the next generation of drivers—it’s his way of paying it forward. And as always, he enjoys meeting
new people.

Close-knit Family

Today, Gene and his wife live in Canton, Illinois. His three sons are grown with families of their own, and Gene has fifteen wonderful grandchildren to spoil. Gene loves the grandpa side of parenting—with your own children, you have to discipline, but with grandkids, you get to spoil them and send them home.
When he’s not driving, Gene enjoys being outside and working with his hands. Woodworking is a favorite pastime, and he’s made a few furniture pieces over the years. Gene also enjoys motorcycle rides when the weather is nice. When he’s sick of wheels, he’ll take the kayak for a spin and relax on the water.

Don’t Take Anything for Granted

Since joining Nussbaum, Gene has achieved Certified RED status. For him, the program is worth it simply because it makes him a better driver. Gene likes to achieve, and Certified RED is structured to help people achieve their goals and better themselves.

If Gene could give advice to the world, it would be this: don’t take anything for granted! Enjoy the time you’re in, no matter how difficult, because you’ll learn something that will get you through life later. Someday, you’ll look back and say, “Well, that wasn’t as tough as it seemed.”

Life is full of lessons, so keep going forward! Looking back doesn’t get you anywhere, but looking forward gets you anywhere you need to go.

GENE BY THE NUMBERS

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Years of service in the U.S. Army.

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Years at Walmart.

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Months of camping.

15

Grandchildren to Spoil

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Different Campers
DRIVEN VOL. 5 | SPRING 2022
GERARDO LOPEZ

SERVICE WITH A SMILE

HOW GERARDO LOPEZ MANAGES ONE OF THE TOUGHEST JOBS IN THE INDUSTRY WITH GRACE, HUMOR, AND COURAGE.
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If you were to look at a map of Mexico and place your index finger directly in the center of it, you’d be touching the small town of Rancho El Cerro, Guanajuato—the birthplace of Nussbaum driver Gerardo Lopez. Guanajuato is a rural Mexican state known for its livestock production and, more recently, contributions to the automotive industry. Mountains frame the territory, and the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt crosses the state’s southern portion. Some of Mexico’s most productive farmland is found near Gerardo’s hometown in south Guanajuato, likely due to the volcanic nature of the soil. Wildlife includes rattlesnakes,
coyotes, and eagles.

Growing Up

Gerardo was born into a family of hard workers, but with a population of fewer than 500, Rancho El Cerro had few job opportunities. Each year, his father traveled to the U.S. to work in the Chicago railyards, earning a decent living to support his family. Back home, Gerardo’s mother ran a dairy farm with a herd of 45 cattle. Some of Gerardo’s earliest memories are working on the farm—milking cows and neighbors coming over to buy milk. His mother used the leftover milk to make cheese, being careful not to waste anything.

Gerardo was the oldest child, with a sister two years behind and two younger brothers. Gerardo says his grandfather taught him the value of hard work and how to be a man. With their dad away, the four siblings looked to their grandfather and uncles as father figures. With tears in his eyes, he recalls how one of his uncles helped with “everything”—the farm, money, and raising four kids. The family needed someone to look up to, and his uncle graciously filled the role.

Moving to the U.S.

When Gerardo was fourteen, his father passed away while in Chicago. His grandparents decided it was time for the family to move to the U.S., and in 1987, they settled in Joliet, Illinois—just in time for Gerardo to start high school. He worked his way through by bussing tables at Earl’s Café in Joliet. The Cafe is no longer open (Earl passed away a few years ago), but Gerardo fondly remembers his first job in the U.S., especially Earl’s kindness and generosity.

The Winding Road to Nussbaum

The truck-driving bug first bit Gerardo in high school. He remembers seeing big trucks and thinking, ‘One day, I will be a truck driver.’ Following his high school graduation in 1991, Gerardo took a job at Pepsi-Cola, where they offered a CDL training program. He passed his CDL exam in 1993 but had a change of heart and didn’t want to drive. He decided to work five more years at Pepsi, and then worked seven more as a crew leader in a local warehouse. At this point, Gerardo’s old dream began resurfacing. It had been twelve years since Gerardo took and passed his CDL exam in that Pepsi-Cola program. He thought to himself: ‘I have a CDL—I should try truck driving! I’ve always wanted to do that, and I’m not doing it!’

Gerardo returned to Pepsi—this time to drive. The pay was good, but the job required too many hours and hard physical labor. In time, Gerardo started developing back problems and decided to take a spotting job at the railyard. But this proved too monotonous; he would move a chassis, a crane would drop a box onto it, and he would park it—all day, every day.

During this time, one of Gerardo’s coworkers at the railyard left to drive flatbed trucks for Nussbaum (or NTS as it was then known). He enjoyed it so much that he told Gerardo that he should try Nussbaum. Eventually, Gerardo made the call and spoke with Recruiter Josh Carr. Josh explained what Nussbaum offered, but Gerardo said he wouldn’t do it—he wasn’t interested in going over the road because he wanted to be home every night with his family. Unless Nussbaum had a local job, he wasn’t interested.

Two months later, Josh called back with some exciting news: Nussbaum was hiring city drivers in Chicago! On August 6, 2007, Gerardo joined Nussbaum, bringing his cheerful attitude and strong work ethic.

IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT YOU'RE DOING, GO FOLLOW WHAT YOU LIKE. DON'T JUST STAY BECAUSE THE PAY IS GOOD. MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING.

GERARDO ON FINDING WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO

The Job Nobody Wanted

Few drivers would willingly take a city driving job—it means many short runs and an ever-changing routine. For example, if an OTR driver is bringing a load to Chicago but is too early/late, he can drop the load at our Channahon yard and Gerardo will finish the delivery. If an OTR driver can’t pick up the load on time, Gerardo will bring it to the Channahon yard. If any Nussbaum equipment in Chicago breaks down / has red flags, Gerardo will bring it to the Channahon shop for repairs.

As if the job wasn’t complicated enough, Gerardo deals with all the common frustrations of truck driving—but on a whole different level. City driving requires you to always be on high alert. You never know if your route is blocked or under construction or if you’ll pass under a low structure and damage the truck (bridges and overpasses often lack height markers, so you must go very slowly or get out and look for a sign). And, of course, Chicago is famous for its crazy traffic. Cars are constantly honking, speeding, cutting you off, and driving recklessly.

When Gerardo first started at Nussbaum, he was calling Peg or Josh almost every month to report a motorist hitting his truck. Thankfully, he was never seriously injured!

The Thrill of the Job

With fifteen years of city driving under his belt, Gerardo has dealt with a lot. You might be wondering why anyone would stick with it! In Gerardo’s words, “I still get nervous [about driving in the city]! But I’m the city driver! That’s what I get paid for—to do the job. It’s very risky, it’s not an easy job, and it’s a lot of stress.” He chuckles and adds, “that’s probably why I lost my hair. But I like it. I don’t do the same thing every day—every day is different. That’s what I like about my job. Time flies. Before you know it, it’s already time to go home.”

In his fifteen years at Nussbaum, Gerardo only remembers one instance where he called in to take the day off (not counting scheduled PTO). He can’t even remember what it was for. Needless to say, no one at Nussbaum ever complains about Gerardo not showing up to work!

Gerardo’s incredible work ethic stems from his values: being responsible, being on time, and doing your job well. Ask anyone at Nussbaum, and that’s how they would describe Gerardo, including his former Driver Manager, Steve Mallory. “Gerardo was always a joy to work with! I miss not talking with him every day,” says Steve. “I always said we need twenty more Gerardo’s around here—he always wanted to keep moving—hated sitting still. The more work we had in Chicago, the better he liked it, and he was always willing to do whatever was asked of him!”

Liking what you do and where you work is essential for Gerardo—to him, all the money in the world is not worth sacrificing happiness. “If you don’t like what you’re doing, my advice is to follow what you like,” he reflects. “Don’t just stay because they pay you well. Money is not everything. You gotta be happy.”

And happy he is.

Faith and Family

One of Gerardo’s greatest joys is his family. He and his wife Sonia have been married for twenty-six years. They grew up in Guanajuato, in towns five minutes apart. Gerardo was friends with her brother growing up, but Sonia was a few years younger, so he didn’t want to overstep boundaries by asking her out too soon. Years later, they found themselves attending the same party, and Gerardo asked her to dance. The rest is history! They married in Joliet, Illinois, in April 1997. Years later, Gerardo’s life changed again when he found faith in God. Gerardo and Sonia wanted His blessing on their marriage, so they decided to have a church wedding in September 2021.

The Lopezs have two children (one son and one daughter) who both live less than a mile away. When the kids were younger, the family would travel to a lake in Plainfield, Illinois, almost every weekend. For $8, you could fish, cook out, camp, relax, and spend time together. These days, the family gets together on Saturdays when they can, even if it’s just ordering in dinner and watching TV. Time with family is important to Gerardo, and as they don’t get to do it as often these days, the memories are extra special.

TREAT EVERYBODY THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED, AND BE RESPECTFUL.

Maya HodelGerardo's Life Advice

The Golden Rule

Looking back over his life, Gerardo has learned lessons and met challenges head-on. If he could give one piece of life advice, it would be this: be responsible—in work, in how you live your life, in how you treat people. “Treat everybody the way you want to be treated, and be respectful. That’s everything,” he says firmly.

We appreciate how Gerardo applies these principles in his work at Nussbaum, positively impacting everyone he interacts with.

Thank you, Gerardo!

GERARDO, BY THE NUMBERS

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1900+

Miles from Joliet to Rancho el Cerro

14

Years old when he moved to the United States.

15

Years at Nussbaum.

1

Time he called in sick!

25+

Years of marriage.

12

Years of having a CDL before using it.

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Brent Nussbaum

Chief Executive Officer

Guided by faith. Inspired by culture. Brent Nussbaum is building a better trucking company.

Prioritizing family, putting people first, shaking the hand of every driver in the company – these are just some of the things Brent does differently.

When Brent became CEO in 2000, he began transforming the company his father had founded into an industry standout. From innovations in equipment and driver compensation models, to a hands-on approach to driver retention, Brent has the foresight to do things in new ways.

Brent began his Nussbaum career in 1970, working in equipment maintenance. After graduating from high school, he began driving a truck before transitioning into the operations area of the company. In 1990, he left Nussbaum to pursue a bachelor’s degree in international business from Illinois State University in Normal, IL. He went on to receive a master’s degree in international business management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona.

Brent returned to the family business as VP of Sales for the truckload division in 1997. From there, he assumed the role of CEO. With his hands-on leadership, Nussbaum has enjoyed record growth and has been recognized with multiple accolades within the transportation industry for its innovative spirit, exceptional driver retention rates, and commitment to integrity. Nussbaum Transportation’s state-of-the-art corporate headquarters and maintenance facilities, opened in 2013, are a manifestation of Brent’s ideals and vision for the company’s future.

Brent and his wife Cheryl reside in Bloomington, IL. They have been married for forty years and have five children and four grandchildren. Brent’s passions include boating, biking and ministry.

Jeremy Stickling

Chief Administrative Officer

As Chief Administrative Officer overseeing Human Resources, Safety, and Accounting at Nussbaum Transportation, Jeremy Stickling ensures Nussbaum is a company people will want to work for. Honoring the corporate values of honesty, integrity, and character, his team’s innovative ideas have put Nussbaum on top of the industry when it comes to hiring the best drivers and offering competitive pay and benefits.

Although Jeremy was exposed to commercial trucks while working at a gravel pit during college, his first role at Nussbaum was with the accounting department. As his responsibilities at the company expanded to include human resources functions, he was involved in instituting processes for more effective internal driver communications and insurance administration. Jeremy was promoted to the HR director role in 2013.

As the first point of contact for new driver recruits at Nussbaum, the human resources department serves a critical role. Jeremy believes in the “No Surprises” recruiting philosophy, a manifestation of Nussbaum’s values of honesty, integrity, and respect for its employees. Jeremy also has helped develop a comprehensive driver orientation program and overseen the restructuring of the company’s compensation plans. Combined, the efforts and leadership of Jeremy and his team have contributed to Nussbaum’s industry-leading driver retention rates.

Jeremy graduated from Western Governor’s University with a double-major in accounting and finance in 2010 and received his Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification in 2011. He is also a member of the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM).

A native of Peoria, Illinois, Jeremy enjoys music, especially playing guitar, and is a history buff (ask him what book he’s currently reading!). He is active in his church and likes to spend his free time with his wife and children.

Bill Wettstein

Chief Financial Officer

Bill Wettstein serves as President & Chief Financial Officer at Nussbaum Transportation Services. He oversees financial strategy, tax accounting, and the company's banking relationships. Bill also directs the sales/business analytics department and enjoys being involved in pricing strategy. His teams analyze each lane within Nussbaum's freight mix and adjust pricing or terms as needed. Their goal is to ensure win-win customer contracts that keep Nussbaum and its drivers profitable.

After graduating from Illinois State University in 1997, Bill was working as an accountant when he heard about an opening at Nussbaum in accounts payable. Given Nussbaum's outstanding reputation, he jumped at the opportunity to join the team.

Bill assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2001. Under his financial guidance, Nussbaum weathered the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the pandemic in 2020. As the market shifts rapidly, Bill and his teams adjust pricing structures and cash position to keep Nussbaum's trucks on the road and ensure a strong financial position. Despite economic ups and downs, Nussbaum has achieved record fiscal growth while also offering industry-leading driver pay.

Bill's professional certifications include:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

Bill also holds a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). In 2019, Bill drove over the road for a week, getting first-hand experience as a Nussbaum Driver.

While strategy, financials, and balance sheets are essential in his role as President & CFO, Bill believes that solid character is Nussbaum's most valuable asset. He appreciates his coworkers' trust, integrity, and respect toward one another. His daily goal is to show the love of Christ and brighten the corner wherever he is.

Bill and his wife Heidi have been married for 26 years. They have seven children (five daughters and two sons) and four grandchildren. Bill enjoys spending time with family on their farm, complete with goats, pigs, cows, and chickens. He also enjoys time outdoors riding ATVs, hunting and fishing.

Doug Knepp

Chief Information Officer

Our Chief Information Officer, Doug Knepp, considers problem-solving a joy. Whether he’s pursuing a solution in IT or walking alongside an employee in a dilemma, Doug is driven to serve others and help them reach their goals.

Doug graduated from Illinois State University in 1995 and then invested two years as a Software Developer at a different company. The end of those two years came in 1998 when Doug switched companies, but not job titles, and began working at Nussbaum as a Software Developer.

For over 20 years, Doug has constructed projects from ideas, patched software, and solved problems in Nussbaum’s IT Department. Over the years, he developed and continues to optimize company-specific applications to expedite and ease Nussbaum’s operations.

Doug has also had a hand in developing Nussbaum’s driver app for smartphones and a planning app for the shop. His skills eased the ELD migration of over 400 trucks in 2019.

When he’s not working at Nussbaum, Doug is spending plenty of time with his family, engaging in church activities, and volunteering at his children’s school.

Doug Bradle

Chief Operations Officer

What probably drives me the most here is bringing satisfaction to the lives of others.”

Our Chief Operations Officer, Doug Bradle, has a passion for serving people. Whether helping to provide a good work atmosphere or bring resolution to a customer’s problem, he is driven to help others succeed.

Doug was born and raised on a grain farm in Secor, IL. After high school, he received his CDL and drove a truck hauling grain while attending college. He graduated in 2003 with a degree in Agriculture Science from Illinois State University. Soon after, he accepted a job at Nussbaum as a Load Planner/Driver Manager in Operations.

In 2007, Doug was promoted to Operations Manager where he was involved in the planning, design, and implementation of PeopleNet, a fleet management tool combining communications, safety compliance, and electronic logging tools. Other projects Doug has had direct responsibility include: the redesign of operations into three areas, driver managers, load planners, and customer service, the planning and implementation of Nussbaum’s driver scorecard, a maintenance planning software, and a driver app that allows a driver to access load, pay and benefit information from a smartphone.

In his free time, Doug enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, working around his home, traveling, and church activities.

Chris Aranda

Vice President of Sales & Business Analytics

As Vice President of Sales and Business Analytics, Chris Aranda leverages his passion for people and business to bring justified growth to Nussbaum. In his role, Chris works to positively impact Nussbaum's growth, processes, customer engagement, customer satisfaction, and overall management of Nussbaum's customer portfolio.

After graduating high school in 2008, and while in his first year of college, Chris received an opportunity in the Ag industry to sell equipment and services to multiple Fortune 500 companies in that industry. His early success drove his newly found skill set until he came to Nussbaum in 2013. Chris cut his teeth in transportation by working with drivers in dispatch, eventually taking on a role in Nussbaum's HQ region as a load planner, later transitioning to serve in pricing, and finally landing in sales. While jumping into his new role with Nussbaum, Chris received his bachelor's in marketing and continued his success in Nussbaum's sales department. Ultimately playing a pivotal role in almost a decade of double-digit growth at Nussbaum. In 2020, Chris earned his current role as VP of Sales and Business Analytics and is responsible for leading the company's sales, analytics, and pricing strategies.

Chris enjoys an active lifestyle in Normal, IL, with his wife Brittney and their four kids. They enjoy time in the yard working and playing. They also enjoy traveling, camping, boating, mountain biking, hobby farming, and engaging with the youth at their church.

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Nussbaum is centrally located in Hudson, Illinois to effectively serve customers in the Midwest region and throughout the continental United States. We also have drivers domiciled in various locations to improve our operations efficiency. These locations include Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, and more. Hover over the map below to view our droplot locations.

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As an employee-owned company, our employees are willing to put in the extra effort, go the additional mile, and serve you with a fervor that is unmatched.

OUR TURNOVER RATE IS A FRACTION OF THE INDUSTRY AVERAGE.

This helps us provide you with a level of service and experience that's unmatched in the industry.

"WITHOUT A FOCUS ON OUR DRIVERS, WE ULTIMATELY CAN'T SERVE YOU, OUR CUSTOMER, WELL"

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Starting Pay & Benefits

Starting pay is based on your experience & location, Hudson, IL and Channahon, IL.

Earn $18 – $40 / hour

In addition to hourly pay:

  • Quarterly Tool Allowance – $200
  • Annual Boot Allowance – $100
  • Weekly access to 3 tool distributors – Matco, Snap-on, and Cornwell

** Shift availability based on company needs at time of hire

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  • Insurance – health, dental, vision, short-term life, disability
  • 401(k) company-match
  • Escalating PTO and holidays
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Two Illinois Locations

Hudson, IL
19336 N 1425 East Rd., Hudson, IL 61748

 

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DRIVEN VOL. 4 | FALL 2022
MAYA'S UNEXPECTED JOURNEY;

FINDING PURPOSE ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

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If someone had told Maya Hodel as a young adult that she would one day have a growing career in the trucking industry, she would have laughed.

That’s because she always thought she would follow in her mom Amie’s footsteps and become a nurse.  

“I wanted to be just like my mom,” shares Maya. “Right out of high school, I got my certified nursing assistant license, started working part-time at OSF in Peoria, and enrolled in ICC’s nursing program.” 

By the time she was 20, she was going to school full-time, working third-shift in Postpartum at the hospital, and helping her mom birth-assist with her home-birth midwifery business. And while she loved nursing, she started asking herself if this was something she was really committed to. 

“I thought if I pursue this,” shares Maya, “can I see myself doing this for the rest of my life? Nursing is amazing, and we will always need nurses. It’s also a lot of schooling. So, I prayed about it and felt convicted that healthcare wasn’t the path the Lord had for me.”  

What she didn’t know was that she was about to take on a job that would change her life forever.

Changing Direction

After deciding healthcare wasn’t for her, Maya went through what she describes as an early 20s crisis. She stopped going to school, started working 40 to 50 hours a week as a full-time nanny, and floated around for a bit trying to figure out what she was supposed to do. 

During this time, her uncle, who is a Nussbaum driver, mentioned to her mom, “Why doesn’t Maya become a truck driver?” 

Maya doesn’t know what her mom’s exact reaction to that was, but it must have stuck with Amie because she soon mentioned the idea to Maya. 

“She kind of brought it up in passing. I thought she was insane!” laughs Maya. I told her “there was no way I was going to be a truck driver!”

I TOLD HER THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS GOING TO BE A TRUCK DRIVER!’

Maya HodelMaya's initial reaction when her mom suggested becoming a truck driver.

Something her mom said planted a seed, though. Maya began thinking seriously about what life as a truck driver would look like. She also started doing some research of her own.

“I found out that it was lots of driving, obviously, but the pay was very enticing. I could make a lot of money driving to other states and across the country! Within a week, I’d made up my mind that I was going to go for it.” 

Right away, Maya called Nussbaum and talked to Tianne Overmeyer, the Student Program Coordinator, about getting pre-hired. Maya didn’t have her CDL yet, but had enrolled in classes at ICC and knew her graduation date. 

Of course, the first words out of Tianne’s mouth were, “Don’t worry, we’ll get you hired!” 

Tianne set up an interview with Maya while they were on the phone. But when Maya walked into Nussbaum, she didn’t exactly look like the traditional driver candidate.

“So, I went to Nussbaum for my pre-interview. My hair was curled. I had on makeup, and I was wearing a ruffly shirt. I talked with Mitch Davis who is in safety and Gary Atkins. Both of them told me I had to get dirty as a driver. I was fine with that!”

And that’s how Maya’s journey with Nussbaum began.

Of course, the first words out of Tianne’s mouth were, “Don’t worry, we’ll get you hired!”

Maya describing her initial encounter with Tianne Overmeyer, Student Program Coordinator

Training to 2 Years on the Road

Maya’s training program through Nussbaum followed the same path it does today.  She started her first four weeks driving with a trainer running the regional Midwestern routes, then moved on to doing the same routes by herself for another four weeks.

From there, she paired back up with her trainer for another four weeks to work on mountain driving and going out West. Some of her favorite places to drive are out West because the views are so breathtaking. 

“I love trucking because you get to sit and absorb the scenery,” shares Maya. “I love to wake up in a new state every morning. I enjoy the window down, music up, and watching the scenery change as I pass mile marker after mile marker. I also get to be in my head while on the road.”

Maya’s first year was a typical one where she was home every weekend. She also learned a lot on the road. “It was a time of seasonal growth for me and something I really needed,” she adds. “It also helped me grow my relationship with the Lord and find my own identity.” Her second year looked less traditional and came with a new challenge and a promotion.

“My fuel efficiency record was high enough that Nussbaum thought I could offer tips and tricks to other drivers that were struggling to save money and improve their fuel habits,” shares Maya. “So they asked me if I would become a Performance Coach, and I started training from the corporate office two days a month in addition to driving.”

Maya featured on one of Nussbaum’s “Purpose Driven” trailers.

I NEVER FELT LIKE I NEEDED TO PROVE MYSELF TO ANYONE. IF ANYTHING,
I WAS PROVING SOMETHING TO MYSELF.”

Maya on being a woman in the trucking industry

Being a Woman in the Trucking Industry

It’s important to note that women only make up 13.7% of all over-the-road truck drivers. And that’s an industry-wide total. That makes Maya and her role at Nussbaum an important one.

“Trucking careers are growing amongst women, which is awesome,” notes Maya. “But finding female trainers for the number of female drivers Nussbaum wants to hire continues to be a struggle.” 

After Maya had been with Nussbaum for about a year and a half, they asked her to become a female trainer. She ended up training four different women while on the road. Three of them are still at Nussbaum.

“I’ve never felt like I needed to prove myself to anyone,” admits Maya. “I just wanted to find a career I could be consistent in. Driving for Nussbaum was something I could truly commit to, stick with, and not get bored with. I have a passion for this. Being here wasn’t a point to prove to anyone. If anything, I was proving something to myself.”

Maya continued to train and work as an over-the-road Nussbaum driver for about two years total before she shifted directions in her career once again. This time, she was prompted by a very special reason.

Finding Love in Unexpected Places

While Maya was driving for Nussbaum, she was also building a friendship with one of her co-workers, Dalton Hodel, who worked in Nussbaum’s Tech department then.

“When I first met Dalton, I was not looking for a relationship,” remembers Maya. “Over time, we had different interactions that made me start noticing him. For example, one time, I needed to change a fuse in my truck. He was kind enough to come out to my truck and show me how to change it. We had a moment where we locked eyes, and I remember thinking he’s kind of cute. The more times I came in, the more he would help me out, and I started noticing how nice and genuine he was.”

Maya later found out that Dalton was also orchestrating their interactions on his end. He went out of his way to make sure he was there when she came in so he could be the one that worked on her truck. This led him to ask her out on a date, a moment Maya retells with a huge smile.

“I was getting ready to take an empty trailer up to Lebanon when I noticed my ABS light was on. Before I could switch out the trailer for another one, Dalton comes running out and offers to take a look at it. He ran diagnostics on it and got the issue fixed, then said we needed to take it for a test drive. I had no clue if that was needed, but I hopped in the passenger seat, and we drove up I-39.”

As they returned to the terminal, Dalton finally gathered up the courage to ask her if she was seeing anyone. When she told him no, Dalton asked, “would it be too forward if I maybe asked you to go out on a date with me?” Maya couldn’t say no and told him, “Of course! I’d love to!” 

Maya and Dalton dated for about nine months. He proposed on her birthday in June 2019 and a year later they got married. It was during their engagement that Maya officially made the transition to being in the office full time working in dispatch and as a Student Driver Manager so she could have more time to spend with her new finance and their families. 

Maya always finds a way to put her family first.

Dalton HodelMaya's Husband + Nussbaum Shop Foreman

According to Dalton, who is now the Shop Forman at Nussbaum, Maya always finds a way to put her family first. And, their home in Gridley sets the backdrop to a beautiful, blooming friendship between their two families.

“I love having a home full of people. I love being social,” shares Maya. “We get both sets of our families to come over at least once a month, and we’ve just been able to grow and develop a deep friendship with each other’s families.”

I love having a home full of people. We get both sets of our families to come over at least once a month.

Maya HodelMaya on developing deep friendship with each other’s families.

Living a Purpose Driven Life With Nussbaum

Maya’s journey to finding her purpose in life may not have looked like what she thought it would, but it turned out exactly as God had planned. It also put her in a position where she could impact and guide others in their journey. 

“I think all of us in life are asking ourselves, what’s my purpose?” shares Maya. “For those who have a relationship with Christ, our purpose is to honor him in everything we do. For all the people at Nussbaum, I think the purpose is to really pour into each other in order to love one another.”

Maya’s experiences working in healthcare and as a driver and trainer for Nussbaum have all shaped her ability to build solid relationships with and care for others. This makes her the perfect person to guide Nussbaum’s student drivers. 

“Now that I am working as a Student Driver Manager,” notes Maya, “I’m always looking for ways subtly show them Christ and leave them in a better situation than when they came to me.”

And, if anyone asks her if she recommends working for Nussbaum, she is quick to say, “Don’t look anywhere else! If you don’t want to be just a number, if you want to be loved and cared about, if you want to be encouraged, and if you want to be part of a purpose-driven community, Nussbaum is where you need to be.” 

KEEPING UP WITH MAYA, BY THE NUMBERS

2

Years of over-the-road driving for Nussbaum

4

Women truck drivers Maya has personally trained on the road

9

The number of months Dalton and Maya dated

12

Age Maya was when her family moved to Peoria

66

Number of student drivers Maya has guide at Nussbaum

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DRIVEN VOL. 3 | SPRING 2022
NUSSBAUM FEATURE STORY

THE ADVENTURES OF BILL PETERSEN TRUCKING, TRAINING, AND TRAVELING THE COUTRY

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Tracy, California, started as a booming railroad town and quickly grew into a prosperous city of over 90,000 people. It was here that Nussbaum’s very own Bill Petersen was born.

Perhaps Bill’s childhood first fueled his love for the West, exploration, and adventure. His mother was a Licensed Vocational Nurse, while his father operated heavy-duty machinery. They taught him to have a responsible work ethic and treat others with care—something Bill clings to today. Bill spent the first years of his life in transit—he was born in Tracy, moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, and then moved to Hawthorne, Nevada. When Bill was twelve years old, the family moved again—this time northward to Vanderhoof, British Columbia.

British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada, flanked by the vast Pacific Ocean on one side and the imposing Rockies on the other. Vanderhoof is a rural community with more trees than people, and the Nechako River that flows through it is an infamous rest stop for migrating birds. It’s a place like this where wildlife and wild little boys flourish, although maybe not at first.

Bill recalls, “This city boy was very confused. I remember running into the house to use the bathroom, and I couldn’t find it. I told my dad, ‘They took the bathroom!’ He turned around and said, ‘You see that little building outside? That’s our bathroom now.’”

The Many Homes of Bill Petersen

From Trifling With the Law to Enforcing The Law

The winter Bill was 16, his dad sent him to his uncle to help work on the Alaska pipeline. Bill’s job was hauling pipe on a flatbed—his first experience driving a semi. Bill would drive during the day, and his uncle would take over at night. Because he was on private roads, Bill found some protection from the law, although legally, he had to be 18 to get his CDL.

At 18, Bill saw an opportunity to enforce the law instead of trifle with it. He returned to the lower 48 states and joined the U.S. Army, dedicating five years to serving as a non-commissioned officer. Bill was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, and then Fort Hood, Texas, where he spent his days guarding entrances, transporting prisoners, and policing the base.

One day, Bill was monitoring the base housing development and noticed a young girl driving 25 miles per hour over the speed limit. He quickly pulled her over and gave her a ticket, then sent her on her way. Two weeks later, the base commander called Bill into his office to thank him for giving his
daughter a ticket.

Bill’s service in the military grew his appreciation for safe driving and enforcing traffic laws. When he finished serving, Bill decided to move on to something he was already familiar with and enjoyed—driving a truck. Thus began Bill’s (legal) CDL career.

MY DAD ALWAYS TOLD ME, IF YOU WANT TO GET A JOB, FIND SOMETHING YOU LOVE, AND IT WILL NEVER BE A JOB BUT AN ADVENTURE.”

Bill PetersenDriver
Bill Petersen at St Petersburg, Alaska

Taking Dad’s Advice

“My dad always told me—‘if you want to get a job, find something you love, and it will never be a job, but an adventure.’” Bill took that advice and found what he loved: driving out West. Perhaps the wide-open spaces and ever-changing landscapes reminded him of his childhood, or maybe it was the freedom to explore and see new places that fueled his fire. Whatever it was, Bill Petersen started driving that day and didn’t stop, and today he has almost 50 years of driving experience under his belt.

However, those years haven’t come without their share of bumps in the road—job changes, truck exchanges, an abundance of miles, lack of miles, and more. You might be surprised to hear that Bill Petersen—the Nussbaum trainer, military officer, 500K safe driving miles, Level 5 Certified RED Bill Petersen—hasn’t always had a perfect driving history. “As I have gotten older, I have gotten much slower,” Bill muses.

While some may view bumps in the road as a negative, Bill’s experiences have equipped him to be an incredibly knowledgeable and valued trainer at Nussbaum. Bill can relate to his students in just about anything they might experience over the road. “I want to share my experience with my students and pass it on,” he says with a smile.

HE WAS VERY PATIENT WITH ME, WHICH YOU NEED TO BE IF YOU ARE GOING OUT WITH A ROOKIE. I’D NEVER BEEN OUT WEST AND HE KNEW I WANTED TO SEE A LOT. HAVING HIM WITH ME WAS SUCH AN ASSET.”

David GagnonFrom His time training with Bill

Owner Operator to Company Driver

In 1997, Bill’s father-in-law’s health declined. Bill and his wife decided to move east to support him, landing in Danville, IL. In 2013, Bill was introduced to Nussbaum. Before starting as a company driver at Nussbaum, Bill spent many years as an Owner Operator. Bill recalls, “I didn’t want automatics, a company to govern my speed, or to work with e-logs” —all of which Nussbaum did. At that point, Bill was a stereotypical cowboy; he wanted to run hard and fast and get miles.

Bill realized that Nussbaum was different after going through our Train-the-Trainer course and working alongside peer drivers. They showed him their paychecks and explained Nussbaum’s scorecard system, which increased their pay independently from how many miles they were pushing. Bill hung up his cowboy hat and decided to make his scorecard the best it could be.

Today, Bill Petersen is our first driver to reach Certified RED Level 5, achieving 500,000 miles of safe driving. His tune has changed a bit since 1997; now, he’ll tell you that automatics are helpful in traffic (you don’t need to wrangle the clutch constantly), and driving below top speed helps with fuel efficiency and safety. Electronic logs keep drivers honest in their hours of service, yet miles are still high.

For Love of the West

“Bill was my first hire,” recalls then-Recruiter Tianne Overmyer. “He’s a big guy with a big personality. He’s very respectful and always willing to do the job—as long as you send him west.”
Tianne isn’t the only one who mentions “Bill” and “The West” in the same sentence. In 2015, Caleb Gee (who was Bill’s Driver Manager) would plead with the planners if Bill got a load headed east: “But it’s Bill! There has got to be another load!”

Our planners do their best to work with preferences but can’t always accommodate them. Bill has been to all 48 states in his nine years with Nussbaum. He doesn’t always get to go West. But when you love something, everyone around you knows about it. And everyone at Nussbaum knows that Bill Petersen loves the West. When asked why he loves the West so much, Bill will reply, “because it’s not the east!”

Forerunner of Nussbaum’s Training Program

Nussbaum’s training program launched in 2016, and Bill Petersen was one of the first trainers. “Bill has always been a standard-bearer for how to run an efficient week,” notes Nussbaum CAO Jeremy Stickling. “When we built our training program, we wanted to mix in trainers with different strengths. Bill brought that skill set to our initial trainer group; he is a social person who loves people yet doesn’t have to do all the talking. That made him a great fit! Bill happily does a lot of our Rocky Mountain training, something that quite a few trainers prefer not to do.”

The program has six phases over six months. At the end of the second phase, Nussbaum requires students to drive in the mountains, one of the more challenging terrains to navigate as a driver. Inclement weather, steep down/upgrades, and winding roads are some highlights. It’s not for the faint of heart, but Bill gladly leads Nussbaum’s training efforts in this arena. Did he find a loophole ensuring he could drive out West? Maybe.
For two weeks at a time, Bill will work with a student, coaching them to control their truck going up and down the mountains. “I drive first,” says Bill. “I let them take the time to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. They also need to watch what I am doing before they attempt to drive down such steep grades.” The students learn when to use their cruise, jake brakes, and how to prevent their brakes from getting too hot, “because if you go downhill holding your brakes, your brakes won’t hold you.”

Since the program’s conception, Bill has trained about 30 students. He recalls that his first training experience at Nussbaum was unique: “We had a load canceled, so I rented us a car in Seattle, Washington, and we rode the ferry back and forth. We also rode the Space Needle.”

David Gagnon, a trainee of Bill’s, remembers his trainer having a fantastic sense of humor, the patience of a saint, and the ability to have fun through it all. Bill knows his students will love the West just as much as he does, so he makes it a point to take photos of famous landmarks for them while they’re driving (and sends the pictures to them). They even stop at rest stops he knows they’ll love.

“He was very patient with me, which you need to be if you are going out with a rookie,” David says. “I’d never been out West, and he knew I wanted to see a lot. Having him with me was such an asset for getting out of a very tight shipper. He knew that I would run into a turn I couldn’t make if I followed the GPS, so he routed me around, and there was no issue.”

When the pair stopped at a Gear Jammer next to Louis & Clark State Park, Bill encouraged David to get out and explore. David pulled up his All-Trails app and started hiking—two miles, right along a river. Back in the truck, Bill pointed out landmarks from miles away—Mount Saint Helens, Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, Snoqualmie Pass, and even Multnomah Falls—one of David’s bucket list items.

So let it be known—if you’re looking for Bill, you’ll likely find him with a student in the mountains of Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming, thoroughly enjoying himself.

He’s a big guy with a big personality. He’s very respectful and always willing to do the job — as long as you send him west.”

Tianne OvermyerStudent Program Coordinator

Nussbaum’s Very Own Travel Guide

If you’re looking for trip recommendations, Bill’s your guy. Have you ever seen the Red Rock canyons defying nature with their color? The jagged Rocky Mountains poking the sky? The windswept prairie lands turning to gold and then purple as the sun goes down? Have you been through the longest mountain tunnel, traveling under the Continental Divide? I-70 through Colorado and Utah is Bill’s favorite route because it takes you through it all. “It is the most gorgeous country right when the sun is starting to set, and it hits those cliffs,” Bill says fondly. “There is nothing like it.”

Bill also recommends Glacier National Park. Glacier is located on the Canada-United States border in Montana and covers over 1 million acres of wild natural beauty. One of America’s most famous parks, it’s just a snapshot of the scenery Bill enjoys while traveling West.

 

Always on the Road

Bill is one-of-a-kind and a beloved fixture at Nussbaum. Talking to Bill, you’re bound to feel that wanderlust pull at you as he talks about his life as an over-the-road truck driver. We appreciate his faithfulness and consistency in his love of the West and in his career here at Nussbaum. In his off-hours, Bill spends time doing … more driving! He loves it. “Nussbaum is family,” Bill says. “My wife told me that if I ever leave Nussbaum, she is divorcing me and marrying the company.”

We’ll just leave it at that. Bill, we hope you’re here for a long time!

BILL, BY THE NUMBERS

500,000+

Miles Driven with Nussbaum

40+

Years of Driving Experience

9

Years at Nussbaum

49

States Visited

30+

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Consider becoming a professional truck driver. Nussbaum Trucking Academy at Heartland Community College’s Truck Driver Training Program will open the door to a lifetime of opportunities!

How your $2,000 is paid out.

Initial $730

Directly to Heartland Community College upon enrollment to cover the required deposit.

Remaining $1,270

Next payment once you’ve obtained CDL, completed Orientation with us, and delivered your first load with Nussbaum Trainer.

You will receive classroom training for the CDL Learner’s Permit, 8 hours of Essential Workplace Skills training in communications and customer service, and behind-the-wheel training in an automatic transmission semitrailer-truck.

At the end of the course, you will take a Class “A” License Road and Skill Test, administered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.

The course covers the following topics to prepare you for an entry-level position as a driver:

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State + Federal Regulations

Logbook Entry Details + Compliance

Map Reading + Trip Planning

Complete Vehicle Training

Registration, Requirements, and Qualifications.

$4,900 Course Fee

The course fee is $4,900, of which a $730 down payment is required at registration.

$50 DMV Fee

When you take the permit exam, you are responsible for a $50 fee paid to the DMV. (Nussbaum will cover the cost of your DOT physical and drug screening)

Age: 21+

We drive interstate, so drivers must be 21 years old

Moving Violations

1 or less within last 3 years

Drug or Alcohol-Related Incidents

0 in last 7 years

Reckless Driving Violations

0 in last 3 years

FAQs

What does the course and curriculum look like?

The first week is about introducing students to the world of truck driving. Topics include commercial driving regulations, safe driving techniques, how to perform inspections, and hours of service (HOS). After the first week, students will take the written test to obtain a CDLP (CDL learner’s permit). During the next three weeks, students will complete behind-the-wheel training: inspecting the rig, practicing driving skills (both on a skills course and the road), backing, etc. After completing the full four-week class, students will take their CDL exam at an Illinois Secretary of State Driver’s License Facility.

Our course also emphasizes development in communication and customer service skills. As a professional driver, you will represent your employer to the various customers that you serve, and trucking companies look for these types of skills when considering you for employment.

What are the Costs and Enrollment Process?

The total cost of the program is approximately $5,065. This includes tuition ($4,900), a drug screen/physical exam (around $115), and a CDL permit fee ($50). During your enrollment, Heartland will inform you of financial assistance opportunities, as well as the program requirements and expectations. 

You may choose to finance your education through a payment plan or student loan assistance. Ask your Heartland enrollment advisor for more information. 

To get started, download Heartland’s “Get Rolling” document and complete all the instructions. Then, you may contact Heartland (309) 268-8448) to schedule your registration appointment. 

What sets Nussbaum Trucking Academy apart from others?

You get the best of both worlds – Heartland’s award-winning learning environment and scholarship opportunities + Nussbaum’s industry and driving expertise. Your instructors are highly skilled professional drivers with years of experience in trucking.

Where is the Trucking Academy Located?

The Trucking Academy is located at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois – just a few miles down the road from Nussbaum.

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OBTAIN YOUR CDL:

No School Cost

The GI Bill covers the cost of sending veterans to school. Nussbaum Trucking Academy will be 100% paid for.

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Veterans who live in Illinois are also able to apply for the Illinois Veterans Grant to help cover tuition.

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Veterans can receive pay from their GI Bill while attending our training program. This is in addition to our training program pay.

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DRIVEN VOL. 2 | FALL 2021
NUSSBAUM FEATURE STORY

OVERSEAS WITH THE MARINES TO ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS A NUSSBAUM DRIVER

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Five years ago, Jimmie Hall decided to take a path that changed his life. He became a Nussbaum driver. Little did we know then that our lives would simultaneously be changed for good. The reason behind this? Jimmie’s purpose-driven motto in life: “Be the best that you can be—all the time.” 

This motto, while simple to say, is exponentially harder to live out. Through hard work, dedication, and his positive outlook on life, Jimmie quickly showed us what service on the road truly looks like. And it’s a lesson we can all benefit from if we take it to heart. 

Finding His Path

Jimmie’s home base is in Dallas, Texas. Born and raised there as the youngest of seven children, he grew up learning what hard work looked like. Every day, he’d watch his dad go to work as a crane operator right behind their house. His mom also worked as a maid for Dr. George Charleston, the founder of Charleston Medical Center. 

While they didn’t have much money growing up, his mom and dad always provided for them. They also modeled the importance of doing a job well – no matter what it was. 

When Jimmie’s mom passed away in 1978, he went through a very dark point in his life. He was searching for which way to go. The few jobs he took around Dallas just weren’t enough. So, at the age of 23, Jimmie decided to become a United States Marine. 

Jimmie started his military career as an infantry rifleman at Camp Pendleton in California. He served multiple deployments to Far East China aboard naval vessels during that time. 

After eight years, Jimmie decided to change his military occupational skills to parachute rigger, which took him to jump school at Fort Benning in Georgia, then onto Fort Lee in Virginia, where he served as an airborne paratrooper (otherwise known as an air delivery specialist). He was also part of Marine Amphibious Unit 11 at the Marine Ground Task Force.

During his 14 years with the Marines, Jimmie made over 2,000 jumps as a paratrooper. He also fought in combat missions in Beirut during the 1980s, rotating back to the US and Hawaii. Later on, he became an instructor at Fort Lee in Virginia where he trained new recruits to become airborne qualified. 

My job was to resupply infantry guys that were in the field with water, food, ammunition, or just vehicles – We had to be airborne qualified to jump in and recover our gear. Every time we jumped, the adrenaline rush was indescribable.’

Jimmie HallDriver

Images from Jimmie’s time in the Marines and other post-military positions.

Serving Was in His Blood

When he retired from the Marines, Jimmie continued specializing in delivery, service, and doing his very best in every job he was hired to do. 

His first post-military position was in the concrete industry. He began by driving concrete mixers. His hard work ethic quickly saw him promoted to trainer. Then, he was promoted once again to plant operator, where he made the concrete and supervised a team of drivers. 

From there, he drove for a trucking company for a few years. Then, he switched to running his own business, an intermodal truck company that carried containers from the Dallas train yard to Louisiana. After that, he went back to concrete work for a brief period before deciding he wanted to get back on the road. His online search led him to driving for Nussbaum.

I talked to Tianne at Nussbaum. She was wonderful. She asked me ‘when do you wanna come in?’ and I said ‘as soon as possible!’ She rented me a car to come up for the interview, they hired me, and I haven’t looked back since.

Jimmie describing his initial conversation with Tianne, Nussbaum's Recruiting Coordinator

Becoming Part of a Family

According to Jimmie, that decision was a great turning point for him. 

“What led me to Nussbaum was that they were a faith-based company,” shares Jimmie. “But I also love that they are innovators. Their equipment is top-notch, and they believe in giving their drivers what they need to succeed.”

While Nussbaum’s on-the-road perks may have initially drawn Jimmie to Nussbaum, the off-the-road perks have also played a big part in keeping him here. 

That’s because Nussbaum’s dedication to our people is vastly different from Jimmie’s experience as a driver with other trucking companies.

“When I was driving for another trucking company, I had colon cancer,” continues Jimmie. “I kept trying to get home when I was on the road with them, but they wouldn’t. Nussbaum is different. They’re all about family, and they take care of you.”

Taking Purpose Driven to Another Level

Jimmie’s hard work and purpose-driven motto of doing his best doesn’t go unnoticed. In fact, he’s known for his positive interactions around the office and on the road. 

“No matter what job he’s given, Jimmie gets it done,” shares Brent Nussbaum, CEO. “He is always there to do whatever needs to be done to make sure that the company is taken care of and that we’re successful. Jimmie also cares deeply for others, and he’s willing to sacrifice himself on a daily basis for the betterment of others.”

No matter what job he’s given, Jimmie gets it done.

Brent NussbaumNussbaum CEO

It helps that Jimmie loves being on the road… and that he knows how to make good money while he’s doing it. His secret? Putting in his best work and helping others.

Jimmie is typically on the road for two to three months at a time. That dedication and his commitment to serving our customers have helped him find the success he
enjoys today.

“I talk to Brent a lot,” shares Jimmie. “One day, he called me in his office and we were talking about my career. I told him ‘the one thing missing is I wish my mom and dad were here to see me.’ He looked at me and said, ‘Jimmie, I truly believe if your parents could see you today, they would really be proud of you for what you’ve accomplished.’ And that meant a lot to me.”

It also means a lot that Nussbaum gives him a chunk of time between runs to spend time with his three adult children and grandchildren, go scuba diving, do a few skydiving jumps, and ride his new Harley. Not every company does that. 

Because at the end of the day… for Jimmie, life is all about faith, family, service, and the adrenaline rush! 

KEEPING UP WITH JIMMIE, BY THE NUMBERS

522,661+

Miles Driven with Nussbaum

2,000+

Jumps as an Airborne Paratrooper

14

Years in the Marines

10

Countries Visited

8

Motorcycles Owned
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NUSSBAUM
TRUCKING
ACADEMY

AT HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Are you ready to Drive Your Career Forward? Consider becoming a professional truck driver! Our Truck Driver Training Program will open the door to a lifetime of opportunities. Whatever your destination, we’re excited to join you on the journey!

You will receive classroom training for the CDL Learner’s Permit, Essential Workplace Skills training in communications and customer service, and behind-the-wheel training in a manual or automated manual transmission semitrailer-truck.

At the end of the course, you will take a Class “A” License Road and Skill Test, administered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.

The course covers the following topics to prepare you for an entry-level position as a driver:

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State + Federal Regulations

Logbook Entry Details + Compliance

Map Reading + Trip Planning

Complete Vehicle Training

LET'S GET ROLLING

1. Download and complete Heartland's "Get Rolling" Guide, which includes a DOT Physical Exam & Drug Screening (this can take several weeks).
2. Call Heartland's enrollment office at (309) 268-8448 to schedule your registration session and orientation.

TUITION & FEES

The total cost to attend the academy is $5,065. This includes:

  • Tuition: $4,900
  • DOT Physical Fee: $115
  • DMV Permit Fee: 50

FINANCIAL AID

You have a variety of options for financing your tuition. This includes:

  • Payment plan options
  • County Workforce Grant
  • Trucking Company Sponsorship
  • Heartland Truck Scholarship
  • Student loans
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FOR VETERANS

Transition to a rewarding career! Available resources include:

  • GI Bill: helps cover tuition.
  • Illinois Veterans Grant: helps cover tuition; for Illinois residents only.
  • GI Bill Pay: for drivers who enter Nussbaum’s finishing program post-graduation – receive GI bill pay in addition to your Nussbaum paycheck.

FAQs

How do I get a CDL in Illinois?

You must complete three main steps:

  • Pass a multi-part test to obtain your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).
  • Complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider (exceptions exist for veterans and farmers).
  • Pass the Illinois CDL skills & driving test.

If pursuing your CDL full-time, this process takes approximately 4-6 weeks (not including the time needed to enroll in a CDL school, which has its own set of requirements). If pursuing your CDL part-time, this process can take 9-12 weeks.

What are the requirements for getting a CDL?

Requirements for new CDL applicants: 

  • Must be 21 years old to drive interstate (outside Illinois) or 18 years old to drive intrastate (within Illinois).
  • Have a valid Illinois driver’s license (must be valid during the full year in which you hold your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).
  • Show proof of legal presence, such as a passport or birth certificate.
  • Self-certify your medical driving status.
  • Pay the appropriate CLP fee.
  • Pass all required testing to obtain your CLP (valid for one year).
  • Hold the CLP for a minimum of 14 days before taking your CDL test.
  • Complete Entry-Level Driver Training (exceptions exist for veterans and farmers).
  • Pass all required testing to obtain your Illinois CDL.
  • For more information, visit the Illinois Secretary of State website.

Source: ilsos.gov 

If I currently hold a CDL in another state, do I have to re-do CDL school in Illinois?

Nope! You may transfer your CDL to Illinois (if applying for a CDL of equal or lesser class. E.g., you can’t transfer a Class B into Illinois as a Class A). For more information, please visit the Illinois Secretary of State’s website. 

Do I have to take a class or attend CDL school to get my CDL?

Essentially, yes. The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) requires that new drivers complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider IF:

  • They are first-time applicants for a Class A or Class B CDL.
  • They want to upgrade their Class B license to Class A.
  • They want to add a Passenger (P), School Bus (S), or Hazmat (H) endorsement to their license.

There are exceptions, such as farmers or veterans. For more information, please visit the Illinois Secretary of State website. 

Source: ilsos.gov

How long does it take to get your CDL?

The timeline may vary depending on which CDL school you attend. At the Nussbaum Trucking Academy, full-time students can earn their CDL in as little as 5 weeks. Part-time students should allow 9 weeks. (Note: this does not include the time needed to apply and register for CDL school).

Can you give me an overview of the course?

  • Week 1: classroom time – study for and take the Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) exam. Topics include commercial driving regulations, performing inspections, hours-of-service (HOS), etc.
  • Week 2-4: behind-the-wheel training: inspecting the rig, practice driving (road and skills course), backing techniques, etc.
  • Week 5: study for and take the CDL exam at the Illinois Secretary of State’s facility.
  • Week 6: and you’re off!

Note: this is the full-time schedule. Part-time students will complete the same sequence, just double the time (2 weeks for the CLP, 6 weeks for behind the wheel, etc.). 

What are the Costs and Enrollment Process?

The total cost of the program is approximately $5,065. This includes tuition ($4,900), a drug screen/physical exam (around $115), and a CDL permit fee ($50). During your enrollment, Heartland will inform you of financial assistance opportunities, as well as the program requirements and expectations. 

You may choose to finance your education through a payment plan or student loan assistance. Ask your Heartland enrollment advisor for more information. 

To get started, download Heartland’s “Get Rolling” document and complete all the instructions. Then, you may contact Heartland (309) 268-8448) to schedule your registration appointment. 

I live outside of Illinois. Can I still attend the academy?

Unfortunately, no. Our school can only accept students who are seeking an Illinois CDL. You must attend CDL school in the state in which your CDL will be issued.

What sets Nussbaum Trucking Academy apart from others?

You get the best of both worlds – Heartland’s award-winning learning environment and scholarship opportunities + Nussbaum’s industry and driving expertise. Your instructors are highly skilled professional drivers with years of experience in trucking.

Where is the Trucking Academy Located?

The Trucking Academy is located at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois – just a few miles up the road from Nussbaum. Classroom sessions take place at Heartland; behind-the-wheel training takes place on Nussbaum property and on the road in central Illinois.

UPCOMING CLASSES 2024

FEB 12 – MAR 8
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FEB 19 – APR 12
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M-F; 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

MAR 18 – APR 12
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M-F; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

APR 22 – MAY 17
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M-F; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

MAY 6 – JULY 1
8 WEEKS

M-F; 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

** Note: course registration closes 6 days prior to the first day of class. 

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What Drives Us

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PURPOSE DRIVEN?

We put people and family first. We lead with faith and integrity. We own our actions, and we strive to positively impact every person we meet.

MEET SOME OF OUR DRIVERS:

Driven by an unwavering commitment to his faith & family.

Jeff's Story

Driven by incredible determination and freedom.

Jimmie's Story

Driven by a passion for greatness and breaking boundaries.

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Driven by discovery, adventure and an opportunity to earn more.

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Driven by a desire to set a higher standard.

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Drivers Stick With Us.

At Nussbaum, our turnover rate is a fraction of the industry average.

This helps us provide our customers with a level of service and experience that’s unmatched in the industry.

Drivers Stick With Us.

At Nussbaum, our turnover rate is a fraction of the industry average.

This helps us provide our customers with a level of service and experience that’s unmatched in the industry.

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Nussbaum's Driver Turnover Rate

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Industry Average Driver Turnover Rate

Without a focus on our drivers, we ultimately can’t serve our customers well.

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Dedicated Driving Careers

We’re hiring dedicated drivers for a CAT account, hauling loads from York, PA to Poughkeepsie, NY. As a night driver on this account, you’ll get daily & weekend home time, $1,500 guaranteed per week, and 100% no-touch freight. We’re also offering a $3,000 transition bonus for experienced drivers! Valid CDL-A required.

Details

  • $3,000 Transition Bonus – $1,500 after your first load, $1,500 after 3 months
  • Home daily (depending on HOS), + weekend home time
  • $1,500 weekly minimum guarantee
    • Opportunity to increases pay with bonuses!
  • 100% no-touch freight
  • Paid Orientation at Nussbaum Headquarters
    • We cover transportation, private hotel room, and on-duty meals
  • Night driving
  • Qualifications: Valid CDL-A, 6 months driving experience, meets all Nussbaum safety requirements

Key Benefits

  • Full Insurance – health, dental, vision, life, & disability
  • 401K Match – available from your first paycheck
  • Paid Holidays & Escalating PTO – promoting work/life balance
  • Rider Program & Pet Policy – ask a recruiter for more details
  • Certified RED – boost your skills and paycheck through our optional professional development/training program!

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

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DEDICATED DRIVING CAREERS

Nussbaum has new dedicated driving opportunities in Indianapolis, IN on a run for LEAR.

This dedicated run offers an opportunity for more home time with an average of around 54 – 56 hours at home each week.

We know switching to a new company can be difficult and create some financial uncertainty. That’s why we are now offering a $7,500 transition bonus for experienced OTR drivers.

How does it work?
You’ll get $2,500 after one week, $2,500 after three months, and $2,500 after six months. See below for more details about Nussbaum and how you can earn more.

Details

  • $7,500 Transition Bonus
  • Home weekly (on/around the weekend) – 54 – 56 hours on average
  • Mileage pay is $0.50/mile (opportunities to increase pay after starting)
  • Weekly average pay: $1,300
  • Activity Pay
    • $17 per stop for live loading, live unloading, hooking a pre-loaded trailer, or dropping a loaded trailer
    • $10 if you pick up a split load
    • $10 if you shuttle a trailer (that has no tie to a load)
  • $1,150 Weekly minimum guarantee. A safety net for when things don’t go as planned.
  • Assigned, late model Freightliner Cascadia
    • Fridge
    • Inverter
    • Double Bunk
    • Battery Powered APU

Key Benefits

  • ESOP – Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a retirement plan invested in the company’s stock. Giving our employees a financial stake in the company and a great retirement benefit in addition to the 401K match.
  • 401K Match – Available from your first paycheck.
  • Full Coverage Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays throughout the year at your guaranteed day rate.
  • Paid Vacation – After 1 year, receive 1 week paid vacation. // After 3 years, 2 weeks paid vacation. // after 6 years, 3 weeks paid vacation. // After 10 years, 4 weeks paid vacation. // After 15 years, 5 weeks paid vacation.

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

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$5,000 Transition Bonus

Nussbaum is actively hiring professional drivers for OTR positions!  Drivers in our key hiring locations (Des Moines, IA, the Quad Cities, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN, and Toledo, OH) earn an additional $0.05 per mile and a $1,350 weekly minimum guarantee. With weekly home time, full benefits, and a steady paycheck, you can hit the road with peace of mind.

And, to help you make the switch, we’re offering a $5,000 transition bonus. Keep scrolling to learn more about driving at Nussbaum and what you could earn.

Pay Details

  • $5,000 Transition Bonus
    • $1,500 after your first load, $1,500 after 3 months, $2,000 after 6 months
  • Earn $75,000 – $86,000 your first year with Nussbaum (based on your experience)
  • $1,350 weekly minimum guaranteed
  • Plus Activity Pay
    • $17 for load pick up
    • $17 for final delivery
    • $10 for trailer swap on split loads
    • $10 for empty trailer moves (when no pickup/delivery at that location)

Additional Pay

  • Detention – $15/hour after only 1 hour
  • Door-to-Door Practical Miles –  paying both loaded and empty.
  • Layover/Breakdown – $230 per day rate.
  • Stop-off  Pay – $17 per stop in excess of 1st pick-up and final delivery.
  • Paid Parking – All Paid/Reserved Truck Parking is reimbursed.
  • Elite Pass – covers tolls and scales.
  • EFS Card – daily coverage for fuel, additives, DEF, oil, windshield fluid, antifreeze, weigh scale fees, and more!

Key Benefits

  • ESOP – Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a retirement plan invested in the company’s stock. Giving our employees a financial stake in the company and a great retirement benefit in addition to the 401K match.
  • 401K Match – Available from your first payckeck.
  • Full Coverage Health Insurance – Including dental and vision.
  • Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays throughout the year at your guaranteed day rate.
  • Paid Vacation –  After 1 year, receive 1 week paid vacation. // After 3 years, 2 weeks paid vacation. // after 6 years, 3 weeks paid vacation. // After 10 years, 4 weeks paid vacation. // After 15 years, 5 weeks paid vacation.
  • Certified RED – Nussbaum’s voluntary continued education and development program for drivers. Through hands-on training sessions and learning assignments, drivers further their knowledge of the business and add a bonus to their paychecks!
  • Paid Orientation at Nussbaum – We cover transportation, a private hotel room, and on-duty meals. While you’re here, you’ll use a company car to get around. Plus, earn $150 per day!

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

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We are excited to meet you and learn more about your goals and what drives you. Our recruiters will take a look at your submission and give you a call to discuss more details and answer any questions you have.

NEXT STEPS

You should expect a call from one of our recruiters very soon, in the meantime, you may want to go ahead and start filling out our full DOT application. This can be a bit time-consuming so we always recommend drivers get an early start.

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DEDICATED DRIVING CAREERS

Nussbaum has new dedicated driving opportunities hauling Komatsu/Michelin products between Florida and Illinois. This run offers strong weekly home time (48+ hours) and an average pay of $1,350 gross per week. And, to help you settle in, we’re offering a $3,000 transition bonus.

Details

  • $3,000 Transition Bonus
    • $1,500 after your first week, $1,500 after 3 months
  • Parking location: can use preferred location if it’s safe, large enough, and  along the route in Florida, Georgia, or Alabama)
  • Avg. weekly pay is $1,350 gross / week
  • Strong Weekly Home Time (48 + hours)
  • Delivering no-touch freight
  • Some night driving will be required
  • Paid Orientation at Nussbaum Headquarters
    • We cover transportation, private hotel room, and on-duty meals
  • Assigned, late model Freightliner Cascadia (fridge, inverter, double-bunk, battery-powered APU).

Key Benefits

  • ESOP – Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a retirement plan invested in the company’s stock. Giving our employees a financial stake in the company and a great retirement benefit in addition to the 401K match.
  • 401K Match – Available from your first paycheck.
  • Full Coverage Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays throughout the year at your guaranteed day rate.
  • Paid Vacation – After 1 year, receive 1 week paid vacation. // After 3 years, 2 weeks paid vacation. // After 6 years, 3 weeks paid vacation. // After 10 years, 4 weeks paid vacation. // After 15 years, 5 weeks paid vacation.

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

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$5,000 Transition Bonus

We’re hiring drivers for a GE Appliances dedicated lane out of Commerce, GA! You’ll get home on the weekends and often once or twice during the week. Plus, you’ll enjoy full benefits coverage, a $5,000 transition bonus, and earn $1,350 minimum guaranteed per week. See below for details:

Job Details

  • Weekend home time, and often once or twice during the week
  • $5,000 Transition Bonus – $1,500 paid out after your first load, $1,500 after 3 months, and $2,000 after 6 months
  • $1,350 weekly minimum guaranteed
    • $0.60 per mile starting rate
    • Opportunity to increase pay with bonuses!
  • $75 for loading/unloading (about 15% driver touch freight)
  • Position requires night driving
    • This is variable – some weeks it may be once, some weeks it may be ever other day. Some late night/early morning leave outs will be required.
  • Qualifications: Valid CDL-A, 6 months of driving experience, & meets all Nussbaum safety requirements.

Key Benefits

  • Assigned, late model Freightliner Cascadia – fridge, inverter, double-bunk, battery-powered APU
  • Full Coverage Insurance – health, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability
  • 401K Match – Available from your first paycheck
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – a free, supplemental retirement account invested in privately-held Nussbaum stock
  • Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays throughout the year at your guaranteed day rate
  • Paid Vacation – escalating with years of service
  • Rider Program & Pet Policy – ask a recruiter for more details

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

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In 2022, Nussbaum was inducted to the Best Fleets to Drive For Hall of Fame, which honors carriers who have achieved Best Fleet status for multiple years.

We are also proud to be named a Best Overall Carrier for three consecutive years!

DEDICATED DRIVING CAREERS

Nussbaum has new opportunities for professional drivers in Denver, CO on a dedicated run for CAT. This run alternates between a 3-trip week and 2-trip week, which means you’ll get home more while still earning great pay and benefits. Average home time for this run is 65 hours per weekend, plus 2-3 nights home during the week!

Transition Bonus

We know switching to a new company can be difficult and create some financial uncertainty. That’s why we are now offering a $2,000 transition bonus for experienced OTR drivers.

How does it work?

You’ll get $1,000 after you haul your first load, then another $1,000 after three months. See below for more details about Nussbaum and how you can earn more.

Pay Details

  • $2,000 Transition Bonus
  • $1,325 – $1,410 gross / week depending on number of trips
  • $1,325 weekly minimum guaranteed
  • Strong weekly home time (average is 65 hours per weekend!)
    • 2-trip week: 65 hours weekend home time, plus 3 nights home during the week (Mon, Wed, Fri)
    • 3-trip week: 65 hours weekend home time, plus 2 nights home during the week (Tues, Thurs)
  • Orientation at Nussbaum Headquarters
    • We cover transportation, private hotel room, and on-duty meals
    • Company car provided during orientation
    • Earn $150 per day

Key Benefits

  • ESOP – Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a retirement plan invested in the company’s stock. Giving our employees a financial stake in the company and a great retirement benefit in addition to the 401K match.
  • 401K Match – Available from your first paycheck.
  • Full Coverage Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays throughout the year at your guaranteed day rate.
  • Paid Vacation – After 1 year, receive 1 week paid vacation. // After 3 years, 2 weeks paid vacation. // After 6 years, 3 weeks paid vacation. // After 10 years, 4 weeks paid vacation. // After 15 years, 5 weeks paid vacation.
  • Certified RED – Nussbaum’s voluntary continued education and development program for drivers. Through hands-on training sessions and learning assignments, drivers further their knowledge of the business and add a bonus to their paychecks!

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

Or give us a call at (866) 764-3907

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FLATBED DRIVING CAREERS

We’re hiring professional drivers for our flatbed division! As a flatbed driver at Nussbaum, you’ll get home weekly and earn $1,600 – $1,925 avg. per week.  We’re also offering a $5,000 transition bonus for experienced drivers.

Are you a new CDL-A holder? This position is eligible for our On-the-Job Training Program! >>>

Job Details

  • Driver Pay (data taken from current Flatbed fleet):
    • 1,600 – $1,925 per week (miles + activity/oversize pay + bonus scores + driver skills)
      • $1,750 avg. weekly earnings
      • $1,600 weekly guarantee – if your miles are short due to a delay, breakdown, etc., you’ll still earn the guaranteed amount.
  • Additional Pay Features
    • $5,000 transition bonus (paid out over six months)
    • Activity Pay 
      • $30 for load pickups, deliveries, and stop-offs
      • $40 per event – Brandt Step Deck loads
      • $70 for tarping
    • Oversize Pay 
      • Tier 1 (less than 10’ wide): +$0.10/mile & $50 flat, per load
      • Tier 2 (10’ to 12’ wide): +$0.15/mile & $75 flat, per load
      • Tier 3 (> 12’ wide): +$0.20/mile & $100 flat, per load
    • Detention, Breakdown, & Layover pay
  • Full Benefits Package
    • Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, disability)
    • 401K Match
    • Paid Holidays & Paid Vacation (PTO rate is $320/day)
  • Requirements
    • Position requires in-depth touch freight, load securement, and load tarping
    • Valid CDL-A
    • Meets all Nussbaum safety requirements

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

Or give us a call at (866) 764-3907

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In 2022, Nussbaum was inducted to the Best Fleets to Drive For Hall of Fame, which honors carriers who have achieved Best Fleet status in multiple years.

We are also proud to be named the Best Overall Carrier for three consecutive years!

A Symbol of Driver Excellence, Service and Dedication

Certified RED is Nussbaum’s official continued education and development program for drivers. We celebrate each driver for taking the chance to complete extra assignments, hands-on training sessions and further their knowledge of the business.
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Part-Time Driving Position.

We have new openings for part-time drivers to run out of Commerce, GA.

Details

  •  $225 per day flat rate.
  • Running GE freight out of Commerce, GA and CAT freight out of Fairburn, GA
  • Much of the work will be evening and night driving.
  • Will be required to use a forklift (we will forklift certify you during orientation).
  • Must have current Class A CDL and 6+ months of recent experience.

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

Or give us a call at (866) 764-3907

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Part-Time Driving Position.

We have new openings for part-time drivers to run out of Perryville, MD.

Details

  •  $270 per day flat rate.
  • Running GE freight out of Perryville, MD and CAT freight out of York, PA
  • Much of the work will be evening and night driving.
  • Will be required to use a forklift (we will forklift certify you during orientation).
  • Must have current Class A CDL and 6+ months of recent experience.

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

Or give us a call at (866) 764-3907

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Dedicated Driving Careers

$3,000 Transition Bonus

Nussbaum is hiring dedicated drivers in the Channahon, IL and Munster, IN areas! We’re looking for Class A CDL drivers to run on a GE Appliances account. This run offers access to local Nussbaum certified technicians along with weekly home time and a $1,475 weekly minimum guarantee. Plus you’ll receive a $3,000 transition bonus to help you settle in. See details below.

Details

  • $3,000 Transition Bonus paid $1,000 after your first week, another $1,000 after 3 months, and a final $1,000 after 6 months
  • Minimum guarantee of $1,475 gross/week
    • Opportunity to increase pay with bonuses!
  • Home weekly
  • Mileage pay is $0.66/mile plus an initial $0.04/mile bonus for a $0.70/mile total starting rate
  • Orientation at Nussbaum Headquarters
    • We cover transportation, private hotel room, and on-duty meals
    • Company car provided during orientation
    • Earn $150 per day
  • Assigned, late-model Freightliner Cascadia
    • Fridge
    • Inverter
    • Double Bunk
    • Battery Powered APU

Key Benefits

  • ESOP – Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a retirement plan invested in the company’s stock. Giving our employees a financial stake in the company and a great retirement benefit in addition to the 401K match.
  • 401K Match – Available from your first paycheck.
  • Full Coverage Health Insurance – Including dental and vision.
  • Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays throughout the year at your guaranteed day rate.
  • Paid Vacation –  After 1 year, receive 1 week paid vacation. // After 3 years, 2 weeks paid vacation. // after 6 years, 3 weeks paid vacation. // After 10 years, 4 weeks paid vacation. // After 15 years, 5 weeks paid vacation.
  • Certified RED – Nussbaum’s voluntary continued education and development program for drivers. Through hands-on training sessions and learning assignments, drivers further their knowledge of the business and add a bonus to their paychecks!

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

Or give us a call at (866) 764-3907

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QUALITY ON THE JOB TRAINING

If you are working on earning your CDL you have probably started thinking about where you are going to go once you graduate. But most companies require at least a full year of experience before they will hire you.

With our On-the-Job driver training, you can earn quality over-the-road driving experience while training with some of the most professional drivers in the industry.

Our program is designed to help you build a strong foundation for a long-lasting career.

Fill out the form to get started or keep scrolling for more info.

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Become a Certified Solo Driver in Just 6 Months

Our Training Program is designed to equip you to become a Certified Solo driver in as little as 6 months while earning $65,000 or more in your first year.

After one full year, you’ll begin earning $80 – $84k driving full-time solo and will receive Guaranteed Pay Increases for the following 4 years.

  • Become a Certified Solo Driver in just 6 Months
  • Earn $65,000 + Your First Year
  • Begin Earning $80 – $84K Your 2nd Year
  • Receive Guaranteed Pay Increases for the Following 4 Years

“One of the most important benefits of the training program was the willingness of the trainers to share their years of different situational experiences; which has allowed me the confidence to continue being a safe and responsible, professional driver with the company.”

Patrick Lozeau2017 Program Graduate

“When I was searching for companies, I wanted to find the one with the best training program for student drivers. Nussbaum’s training program was the most comprehensive program I found! As a bonus; the people, the equipment and the ways they take care of their drivers are all top-notch!”

Mike Cline2017 Program Graduate

“Nussbaum paired me with a passionate trainer who gave me the additional skills I needed to be successful as a professional driver. Completing the training program and going on as a professional driver has truly been a pleasant experience. They really do care.”

Jeff Wood2017 Program Graduate

START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY

Are you ready to start your new career with Nussbaum? Then we are excited to hear from you!

Give us a call today at 866 – 784 – 3907

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In 2022, Nussbaum was inducted into the Best Fleets to Drive For Hall of Fame, which honors carriers who have achieved Best Fleet status for multiple years. We were honored a second time in 2023.

We are also proud to be named a Best Overall Carrier for three consecutive years!

OFFICE OPENINGS

At Nussbaum, every single employee helps to move our company forward. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our team. Check out our current openings, or send us your resume to be considered for future positions.

CURRENT
OPENINGS

Accounting Analyst

An Accounting Analyst holds a foundational role in (1) telling the story of Nussbaum’s financial success and (2) providing actionable information to Nussbaum decision makers.
View Position Details and Apply

Customer Account Coordinator (CAC)

You are the first point of contact for Nussbaum customers, ensuring good communication and addressing problems or concerns that may arise.
View Position Details and Apply

Dedicated Account Manager

As an Account Manager, you are responsible for 2-6 customer accounts and the 15-25 drivers who service them.
View Position Details and Apply

Didn’t find an opening for your desired position?

We’d love to consider you for future opportunities. Use this form to send in your resume and tell us what position you’d be a great fit for.

Dedicated Driving Careers

$5,000 Transition Bonus

We have new openings in Munster for Class A CDL drivers to run on a GE Appliances dedicated account. This run offers weekly home time and a $1,475 weekly minimum guarantee. Plus you’ll receive a $5,000 transition bonus to help you settle in. See details below.

Details

  • $5,000 Transition Bonus – $1,500 paid after your first week, and another $1,500 after 3 months, and $2,000 after 6 months.
  • Home weekly (avg. 48-64 hrs!)
  • Minimum guarantee of $1,475 gross/week.
  • Mileage pay is $0.66/mile plus an initial $0.04/mile bonus for a $0.70/mile total starting rate.
  • Paid Orientation at Nussbaum Headquarters
    • We cover transportation, private hotel room, and on-duty meals
    • Company car provided during orientation
    • Earn $150 per day
  • Assigned, late-model Freightliner Cascadia
    • Fridge
    • Inverter
    • Double Bunk
    • Battery Powered APU

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

Or give us a call at (866) 764-3907

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Dedicated Driving Careers

$2,000 Transition Bonus

We have new openings in Louisville for Class A CDL drivers to run on a GE Appliances dedicated account. This run offers weekly home time and a $1,300 weekly minimum guarantee. Plus you’ll receive $2,000 to help ease your transition. See details below.

Details

  • $2,000 Transition Bonus paid $1,000 after your first week, and another $1,000 after 3 months.
  • Home on the weekends and possibly once or twice during the week.
  • Minimum guarantee of $1,300 gross/week.
  • Mileage pay is $0.57/mile plus an initial $0.02/mile bonus for a $0.59/mile total starting rate.
  • $75.00 paid for unloading/loading
    • Roughly 15% driver-touch freight

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

Or give us a call at (866) 764-3907

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Dedicated Driving Careers

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

We have new openings in Cedar Rapids for Class A CDL drivers to run on a CAT dedicated account. This run offers daily home time and a $1,300 weekly minimum guarantee. Plus get a $2,000 sign-on bonus! See details below.

Details

  • $2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid $1,000 after your first week, and another $1,000 after 3 months.
  • Daily home time
  • Minimum guarantee of $1,300 gross/week
  • $50 paid once per round trip for forklift activity
  • $51 paid once per round trip for stop-off pay

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

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Indianapolis, IN

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

We have new openings in Indianapolis for Class A CDL drivers to run on a Penske dedicated account. Earn $67,000+ to start with weekly home time, plus get a 7,500 sign-on bonus! See details below.

Details

  • $7,500 Sign-On Bonus paid $2,500 after your first week, and another $2,500 after 3 months, then get a final $2,500 after 6 months.
  • Weekly home time
  • Average starting pay: $1,300 gross/week
  • Assigned a late model Freightliner Cascadia

Interested? Fill out the form and our recruiters will give you a call.

Or give us a call at (866) 764-3907

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Be PURPOSE DRIVEN

Nussbaum is hiring professional drivers for OTR positions! Keep scrolling to learn more about driving at Nussbaum and what you could earn. And, to help you make the switch, we’re offering a $1,000 transition bonus for experienced OTR drivers. Just beginning your driving career? Check out our on-the-job driver training program! >>>

Details

  • $1,000 transition bonus – paid up front
  • Earn $70,000 – $74,000 your first year with Nussbaum
  • $1,250 weekly minimum guaranteed
  • Plus Activity Pay
    • $17 for load pick up
    • $17 for final delivery
    • $10 for trailer swap on split loads
    • $10 for empty trailer moves (when no pickup/delivery at that location)
  • Weekly home time (on average, OTR drivers in our primary areas miss 3 weekends per year).

Additional Pay

  • Detention – $15/hour after only 1 hour
  • Door-to-Door Practical Miles –  paying both loaded and empty.
  • Layover/Breakdown – $230 per day rate.
  • Stop-off  Pay – $17 per stop in excess of 1st pick-up and final delivery.
  • Paid Parking – All Paid/Reserved Truck Parking is reimbursed.
  • Elite Pass – covers tolls and scales
  • EFS Card – daily coverage for fuel, additives, DEF, oil, windshield fluid, antifreeze, weigh scale fees, and more!

Road Warriors

Are you a “Road Warrior” who likes to stay out on the road for at least 3 weeks at a time? Then you’ll be interested in our $0.05/mile Road Warrior Bonus. Drivers with Road Warrior status earn an extra $0.05/mile, $1oo/week addition guarantee, $20/day additional PTO! What does that add up to?

  • $1,474 – $1,550 weekly pay range
  • Earn $75,000 – $80,000 your first year with Nussbaum
  • $1,350 weekly minimum guaranteed

Key Benefits

  • ESOP – Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a retirement plan invested in the company’s stock. Giving our employees a financial stake in the company and a great retirement benefit in addition to the 401K match.
  • 401K Match – Available from your first payckeck.
  • Full Coverage Health Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield with MetLife Dental and VSP Vision.
  • Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays throughout the year at your guaranteed day rate.
  • Paid Vacation – After 1 year, receive 1 week paid vacation. // After 3 years, 2 weeks paid vacation // after 8 years, 3 weeks paid vacation.

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We believe God owns this business and we are just stewards of it for a season.

The Nussbaum Statement of Faith

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Quotes and insights from current and past employees.

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This year we celebrate 75 years of God’s faithfulness and love above all.

In an industry and a world that continues to change, we lean on the One who never changes — Jesus Christ.

“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”

– Titus 3:4-5

OUR MISSION

To honor God as stewards of this business by living out our vision and values.

OUR VISION

To be purpose driven in everything we do to positively impact the lives of everyone we interact with.

Jeff Wood / Nussbaum Driver

Driven by an unwavering commitment to his faith and family

Hear how Nussbaum driver Jeff Wood took an unconventional path to driving and the role that both his faith and family has played along the way.

Driven by a desire to set a higher standard.

Emilio / Bloomington, IL

Emilio’s Story

I really love to drive, drive, drive, and drive some more. Laying miles down, seeing nature and the countryside, and glimpsing cool trucks, cars, and buildings – that keeps me on the road. I’ve been blessed to drive a Nussbaum truck, and I give it my all. I think that’s what counts.

#WeArePurposeDriven

Driven by discovery, adventure and an opportunity to earn more.

Johnny / Indianapolis, IN

Johnny’s Story

I’ve been attracted to big rigs since I was little, and I knew I would make a career out of it when I was seven years old, and my dad rented a 24-foot Ryder box truck. My mom would “love” it when we’d put ketchup packets under the steer tires and run over them, so they’d explode all over her vehicle. But really, I started trucking when I was 21 and am currently sitting at 930,000+ logged miles. I love to fly and see places and will visit my 50th state in 2020.

I take the utmost pride and professionalism in what I do, and I’m striving for tons of success. And with a good attitude, everything out here becomes easy.

#WeArePurposeDriven

Driven by a passion for greatness and breaking boundaries.

Maya / Normal, IL

Maya’s Story

Trucking was never something I ever imagined I would do. I wanted to follow in my mother’s footsteps and become a nurse or midwife. But I love to wake up in a new state every morning. I enjoy the window down, music up, and watching the scenery change as I pass mile marker after mile marker.

To be purpose-driven, my passion for this job, my passion for the Lord, and most importantly, his passion for me, needs to spill out to everything and everyone around me to make myself less and make Him greater. 

#WeArePurposeDriven

Driven by incredible determination and freedom.

Jimmie / Dallas, TX

Jimmie’s Story

Besides the United States Marine Corps., being an employee-owner at Nussbaum is unequivocally the best job I’ve had. I have ownership. I’m a part of something bigger than myself. Everyone supports me to succeed and truly cares. That is something to be proud of.

#WeArePurposeDriven

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NUSSBAUM FEATURE STORY

JEFF WOOD'S JOURNEY TO A SECOND CAREER THAT HE LEAST EXPECTED.

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“Life’s a journey, not a destination.”

These words could not be truer for Jeff Wood and his wife Ronda who will celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary this year. You see, Jeff’s journey to becoming a Systems Driver for Nussbaum is unconventional, to say the least. At 60-years-old, this is Jeff’s second career.

Jeff spent the first three decades of his work life performing various jobs, part of which included a 25-year stint as a maintenance tech at a car dealership. Looking back, both he and Ronda agree, driving for Nussbaum has likely been part of God’s plan for him all along.

“To this day, every time that I set up to make a back at a dock, I think of that.”

The Road to a Second Career

“I’ve done a lot of different things over the course of my adult employment,” shares Jeff, sitting relaxed in the shed of his 3.5-acre home in Roanoke, Illinois. “I started out working at the farm shop in Congerville. Through that, I started welding. Then, when I was first married, Ronda’s dad worked for an equipment manufacturer and they needed welders, so that was a natural transition.”

While working with the equipment manufacturer, Jeff moved around to many different departments. He filled roles in fabrication, small parts storage, shipping and as a mechanic – fixing semi-tractors, fork trucks, and trailers. All of this played a part in paving the way toward his second career with Nussbaum.

“I remember loading trucks and at one point thinking, ‘Golly, it would be kind of neat to be the person driving the truck and not the person loading it,” shares Jeff.

This may have been the first time the seed to becoming a Systems Driver was planted in Jeff’s mind, but it certainly wasn’t the last. The next happened during a time Jeff was laid off and he was working at a repair shop for a small trucking company in Goodfield, Illinois.

“There’s an interesting story behind that,” Jeff shares with a laugh. “The very first day that I was there, the guy that owned the company asked me to go out and get the tractor, hook it up to a trailer, and back it into the shop. I pulled out of the driveway and was trying to blind side into the garage. The owner stood there and watched me for about a half hour. Finally, he came out and said, ‘I’m going to give you one little tip. You never blind side unless you have no other choice!’’

I really just started to feel restless and not satisfied with what I was doing anymore. I thought, ‘I think I want to drive a truck.’

Jeff WoodDriver

IN 1991, AS JEFF AND RONDA EXPANDED THEIR FAMILY (they had a daughter in 1989, twin girls in 1991 and would later welcome a son in 1992), Jeff transitioned from working as a mechanic in equipment manufacturing to working in the parts department with a car dealership. The dealership was also a very large Viper dealer that delivered cars across the United States. Delivering cars to the east coast, Texas and Florida soon became the norm for Jeff – planting yet another seed for his love of being on the road.

Jeff and his family from the early 1990s.

Taking the Leap of Faith

In 2016, after 25 years with the dealership, things changed for Jeff. The road trips had stopped. Jeff had lost his dad in a tragic farming accident a few years prior. And, work became work… not something he enjoyed doing every day anymore.

“I really just started to feel restless and not satisfied with what I was doing anymore. I thought, ‘I think I want to drive a truck.’”

While Jeff had a lot of experience working with trucks as a mechanic, he didn’t have any over-the-road experience. Knowing he didn’t want to spend his last 10-15 working years doing what he’d been doing, Jeff took a leap of faith and signed up for driving school.

“I actually took my two weeks’ vacation and went to ICC to get my certificate. While I was there, one of the other students mentioned he was thinking about going to Nussbaum for their On-the-Job Driver Training program.’”

When Tianne told me how Nussbaum operates, I thought resolutely, 'God is leading me here.'

Jeff describing his initial conversation with Tianne, Nussbaum's Recruiting Coordinator

INTRIGUED WITH WHAT NUSSBAUM HAD TO OFFER, Jeff called his friend Jim Noe who worked at Nussbaum and told him what he wanted to do. After Jim got over the initial shock of Jeff wanting to switch careers, he put him in touch with Tianne, Nussbaum’s Recruiting Coordinator.

Less than a minute into the conversation with Tianne, she told Jeff, “We are a faith-based company. That doesn’t mean you have to have faith to work here, but we want everyone to know upfront; that’s how we operate.”

“When Tianne told me how Nussbaum operates, I thought, ‘God is leading me here.’”

“Faith and family are two of the most important things you can have,” shares Jeff. “Christ has to be first in your life. Without that, it makes it very difficult to go on.”

Overcoming Obstacles

Jeff became the third driver ever to go through Nussbaum’s On-the-Job Driver Training Program. Because the program was new, Nussbaum only accepted one new driver a month, but Jeff knew this would put him on the fast track to becoming a certified solo driver.

As Nussbaum’s On-the-Job Training Program outlines, all trainees spend their first four weeks on the road with a seasoned driver, mainly delivering regional loads.

“I was a little apprehensive in the beginning,” shares Jeff. “I was going to have to live with some other guy… in a truck… for four weeks. I didn’t think I could do that.”

But Jeff got paired with an awesome trainer, A.J. Edgington. They got along right from the start and keep in touch on a weekly basis. A.J. was also the first to notice that Jeff had more skills than most new drivers because of his previous experiences, so they were able to accelerate Jeff’s training even more.

“When we got to the fourth week, A.J. said if I wanted to stay out another week, we could get the West Coast mountain phase of the program taken care of. So, we did a Portland Oregon run,” Jeff shares.

When Jeff got back from Phase 1 training with A.J., Nussbaum moved Jeff to Phase 2 of training where they assigned him a truck and sent him out for four weeks on his own.

“That first week was a little bumpy, just trying to get into the processes and what I needed to do as a driver.”

When Jeff came back, he was paired up with his second trainer, Clark Reed. This phase of training is to make sure drivers haven’t picked up any bad habits while they were out solo and to work on developing more skills before they graduate the program. This phase typically lasts another four weeks, but because of his previous experiences, Nussbaum modified it to meet Jeff where he was at.

“I spent two more weeks with Clark, then they graduated me, and I’ve been driving ever since.”

When he’s on the road, Jeff and his wife Ronda keep in touch on Facetime – talking each morning and night about their days.

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LIFE ON THE ROAD

Faith (and Family) on the Road

SO HOW DOES HE DO IT? Admittedly, he’s a faith and family man. The two-story farmhouse paired with sounds of his four adult children, their spouses and seven grandchildren running around the property reaffirms that. Yet, most days Jeff works 14 hours, is gone all week long, misses time with his wife, and misses out on time with his kids and grandkids. How does he make sense of it and still give priority to faith and family?

First, Jeff and Ronda keep in touch on FaceTime – talking both in the morning and at night about their days. Jeff is also home weekly, meaning he isn’t usually out on the road more than 5 days at a time and delivers mainly to the Midwest region.

“When Jeff started at Nussbaum, going from a 7 to 5 job to driving… it was a bit of a challenge,” shares Ronda. “But I think God had a plan. He kind of stepped us into it. Each job he has had has built on to the next one.”

The strength of their relationship and the bond they have with their family is visible as Jeff swoops down and embraces one of his grandkids and Ronda races with four more to “Grandma’s Clearing” where there is a fort hidden among a group of trees.

“Ronda likes to know I’m parked and safe for the night,” shares Jeff with a smile. “We get on FaceTime and talk about what went on during the day. Sometimes, we even talk during the day if there is something pressing.”

“When I’m able to be home – usually on Saturdays or Sundays, we try to focus on getting together with at least one of the kids’ families,” shares Jeff. “It’s hard to get everyone together anymore. We’ll pick whoever is available and try to make some kind of connection with them during that weekend. They always want Ronda to make homemade pizza.”

The time Jeff spends with his family is not lost on them either. He continues to share his faith and lead with integrity no matter where he is at – on the road, interacting with customers, sitting with Ronda on the porch, or picking peaches on the farm with his grandkids.

Jeff is intentional with each of the grandkids. He not only raised up his kids in the faith, but is continuing that with the grandkids, instilling that first, and making sure it’s a priority.

Paige WoodJeff's Daughter-in-Law

“Jeff is intentional with each of the grandkids,” shares Paige Wood, Jeff’s daughter-in-law who also happens to work in Marketing at Nussbaum. “He takes time with every single one of them. He not only raised up his kids in the faith, but is continuing that with the grandkids, instilling that first, and making sure it’s a priority. He is the best father-in-law/second dad I could ever have.”

“It settles me knowing that Nussbaum is a company of integrity,” shares Ronda. “They care. They really do care. We are not a number. They practice what they preach.”

On average, Nussbaum OTR drivers miss eight weekends a year. Some weekends are a quick 34-hour restart. Some are longer than 50 hours. But Nussbaum promises that marriages and families come first. When Jeff asked if his at-home day could be Sunday because of responsibilities he had to his church and family, Nussbaum has done everything they can to honor it.

“In the three years that I‘ve been with Nussbaum,” shares Jeff, “there’s been less than a half dozen times that I’ve had to leave on a Sunday morning and miss church.”

This guaranteed at-home time has become especially important since his mom was diagnosed with cancer in 2018.

“Ronda helps take my mom to doctor appointments and chemo treatments while I’m on the road,” shares Jeff. “Hopefully, I’m  working on my payback.”

KEEPING UP WITH JEFF, BY THE NUMBERS

On Being Purpose Driven

AT THE END OF THE DAY, both Jeff and Ronda want others to look back on their life together and see them as people of integrity that shared their faith and did what God has called them to do.

“God puts people in our lives for a reason,” shares Ronda. “It may be someone that is completely opposite of how you were raised or what you think is right. But you don’t know what kind of influence you will have. Maybe it will be just a five second split of time, or you’re with a customer, or you run into someone at the grocery store. How you react to something… we have to be the witness.”

Thankfully, Nussbaum’s purpose-driven philosophy fits right into Jeff and Ronda’s model for how they want to live their lives, making it easy for him to hook up his trailer and go the distance.

“I’ve always enjoyed driving. Just that freedom. I love what I’m doing. Maybe I have a little bit of a restless spirit that enjoys being on the road,” shares Jeff.

“But when I hook on to one of Nussbaum’s Faith & Family trailers, I feel like I have to perform at a higher level because of what I’m advertising as I go down the road.”

Being honest in our business dealings, treating people right, and leading with the belief that faith and integrity are more than doing and saying the “right” thing… that’s the Nussbaum way of life. It’s also why Nussbaum has one of the best driver retention rates in the industry.

“You hear other drivers talk about the things they are dealing with dispatch,” Jeff continues. “I just have never experienced that with Nussbaum. I have a friend that basically did the same thing I did in Little Rock, Arkansas. One of the things he said after my first year was ‘Where are you going to go next?’ I told him, ‘I’m not. I have no reason to go anywhere else.’”

For Jeff, Nussbaum is the perfect, semi-retirement job. For Nussbaum, Jeff is an amazing example of our purpose-driven philosophy in action. That means he does more than show up. He puts people and family first. He leads with faith and integrity. He owns his actions, and he strives to positively impact every person he meets. Because at the end of the day, Jeff (and the entire Wood family) recognize that each moment and every encounter is a God-given gift.

What Drives Us

Drivers Stick With Us.

At Nussbaum, our turnover rate is a fraction of the industry average.

This helps us provide our customers with a level of service and experience that’s unmatched in the industry.

Drivers Stick With Us.

At Nussbaum, our turnover rate is a fraction of the industry average.

This helps us provide our customers with a level of service and experience that’s unmatched in the industry.

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Nussbaum's Driver Turnover Rate

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Industry Average Driver Turnover Rate

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Driven by an unwavering committment to his faith and family.

Jeff Wood / Roanoke, IL

Jeff’s Story

At some point in every little boy’s life, he thinks he wants to be a truck driver. And I didn’t want to spend the last 10-15 years of my working years doing what I was doing – I wanted something different, and so I found myself getting my CDL.

Within the first minute of the conversation with Nussbaum, Tianne said, ‘We are a faith-based company. That doesn’t mean you have to have faith to work here, but we want everyone to know upfront; that’s how we operate.’ And I thought resolutely, ‘God is leading me here.’

Life on the Road  2:22

Jeff gives his insight on what life looks like both personally and professionally when he’s on the road.

Driving With Nussbaum  2:03

From the very beginning – Jeff knew driving with Nussbaum would be different.

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Indianapolis, IN

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

We have new openings for a dedicated run out of Perryville, MD. This run will get you home weekly and guarantees a minimum of $1600 gross per week. Plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus and immediate holiday pay.

Details

  • $2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid $1,000 after your first week, and another $1,000 after 3 months.
  • Home weekly (typically on/around the weekend) and possibly once or twice during the week
  • Miles: 2,000-2,200 miles per week
  • Mileage pay: $0.64/mile plus an initial $0.02/mile bonus
  • Minimum guarantee of $1,600 gross per week
  • Roughly 20% driver touch freight ($75 paid for unloading/loading)
  • Assigned sleeper truck

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DRIVER ADVISORY BOARD

The Driver Advisory Board is a panel made up of Nussbaum Road Captains. As Road Captains, these drivers are able to help disseminate information to the rest of the fleet. Equally as important, they act as the voice of the fleet sharing ideas and feedback with management while participating in open discussion.

Next Meeting

TBD – Sept/Oct, 2023

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Installation & Initial Login

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WELCOME TO NUSSBAUM

This page will help you know what to expect for your orientation with Nussbaum and give you some tools to get you going a little quicker.

What to bring to orientation:

  • Social Security Card
  • Driver’s License
  • Logs – logs must be filled out for previous 7 days. If you were driving for another company please bring a copy of your logs for that time.
  • Our drivers are asked to sign off on their previous 10 years of employment given on their application.  Be prepared to update the application if there are any gaps of employment.
  • Any gear/supplies you need to be ready to move into your truck at the end of orientation
  • Have any tools and gloves you need to perform a pre-trip inspection. You will be conducting a pre-trip inspection on day one of orientation.
Other Considerations:
  • Please feel free to dress casual for orientation. Shorts/Jeans are acceptable.
  • Please no sleeveless shirts or apparel with foul or inappropriate wording or pictures/artwork.
  • Nussbaum is a smoke free workplace. Smoking is only permitted in the designated, outdoor locations.

Orientation Schedule

Unless otherwise instructed, orientation will be held Monday - Wednesday. Please be prepared to begin promptly at 7:30 Monday morning. Lunch will be provided for you each day. You can plan to move into your truck on Day 3 and head out with your first dispatch on Day 4.

Schedule is subject to change.

DAY 1

  • E-logs
  • Have past seven days of logs
  • BOL’s | Paperwork | Transflo
  • Permits/Tolls/Registration Binders
  • Pay & Settlement Sheets
  • Introduction to SmartDrive
  • 401(K) Plan Overview
  • Drug Screen & Physical

DAY 2

  • ROAD TEST (Be prepared with gloves and flashlight for pre-tip inspection)
  • Insurance Benefits
  • Uniform Orders
  • Load Assignments

DAY 3

  • Truck Orientation
  • Skills Training and Practical Applications
  • Final Wrap-up

DAY 4

  • Head Out with Your First Dispatch Assignment

What you can do now

Watch the following videos on Hours of Service & SmartDrive Event Recorders. Both are required, and are very informative for any driver regardless of experience.

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The Impact Our Trailers Have Had On Others: 

On my way to work on Interstate 55 this morning I saw one of your trucks with a scene of a family camping along with the words ‘Faith and Family’ on the side. I would like to offer my congratulations for promoting the traditional values that our great country was built on. I wish more companies would take this stance and not be afraid to stand up for what they believe in.

I have had the opportunity to see your ‘Faith & Family’ trailers on numerous occasions. As such, I must say that they are a welcome site. They are beautifully done, aesthetically pleasing, and most importantly they remind me of what is truly important in life. As a father of two beautiful young daughters, the image depicting the father attempting to teach his young daughter to ride a bicycle is especially meaningful to me. I just wanted to thank you for doing this campaign.

I saw one of your trailers today that had ‘Faith and Family’ written on the side of it and it brought a smile to my face - enough to draw me to your website and research your company a bit more. It is very refreshing to see a company dedicated to God and doing His work. So with that, I thank you and wish you a blessed day in the Lord.

We were traveling back to Baton Rouge From Houston after an appointment with a cancer doctor there when we passed your truck... emblazoned with a can’t-miss-it message of faith and hope across the trailer. We felt uplifted and encouraged in the Lord. Thanks for being who you are!

Just saw one of your trucks with “Celebrating Faith & Family” plastered on the side. Loved it, so I went to your website and saw the link for Faith and read the page. I wanted to say thank you for your openness about your faith in this culture we’re operating in. It’s encouraging to know we’re not alone. May God bless and multiply your business and influence in the community.

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  • 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

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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. 

We take care of our drivers.

Weekly Home Time

Drivers in our primary hiring area get home WEEKLY.  On average, our OTR drivers only miss three weekends a year. We want your marriages and families to come first.

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Guaranteed Pay

Trucking is unpredictable, but our guaranteed weekly pay minimum is designed to give you peace of mind. We don’t want you to ever worry about when your next paycheck will be.

State-of-the-art Equipment 

Nussbaum is at the cutting-edge of industry equipment innovations – meaning our drivers have fewer issues on the road. 

Mentoring Program & Performance Reviews

All drivers go through our Driver Mentoring Program – which helps implement safe driving habits, save fuel and make more money through our bonus program. 

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EXPECT DIFFERENT. EARN MORE. DRIVE NUSSBAUM.

EARN MORE

  • Drivers can earn $80K- $90K in the first year, depending on experience and where they live (see Key Location Pay and Road Warrior Pay)
  • $100K average annual earnings for our Top 30%

Key Location Pay

We have 4 cities – Des Moines IA, Quad Cities IA/IL, Indianapolis IN, Toledo OH – that are crucial to our freight system. Drivers in one of these key locations earn an additional $0.05 per mile and add an additional $100 to their weekly guarantee.

Road Warrior Pay

Drivers that do not live in a key location, but would like to make an additional $0.02 per mile and +$50 on their guarantee, have the opportunity to join our Road Warrior program. Road Warriors are defined as getting home 4 times or less per quarter.

It pays to drive with Nussbaum.

Starting Pay

  • Starting pay is based on your experience & location.
  • Earn $80,000 to $90,000 in the first year.

Earning Potential

Established Nussbaum drivers can earn $88,000-97,000+ per year. The top 30% of our fleet average $100,000 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!

Pay for the work you do, not just the miles you drive.

  • Pick Up Pay – $20 for initial pick up of a load.
  • Delivery Pay – $20 for final delivery on a load.
  • Trailer Relay Pay – $12 for trailer swap when splitting a load with another driver.
  • Trailer Shuttle Pay – $12 for empty trailer moves when no pick up and/or delivery of any load occurs at the locations.

More than the Mile Pay.

  • Unloading pay
  • Stop off pay
  • Additional pay for short-haul loads
  • Detention pay (starts after only 1 hour!)
  • Reimbursement for Paid Parking
  • Breakdown & layover pay
  • East coast premium
  • Per diem allowances
  • All loaded and empty miles paid
  • Weekly pay & direct deposit

Taking care of you and your family.

Our health insurance, 401k match, and PTO package are well above average in the trucking industry. 

Insurance

  • Major medical health benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Short-term disability benefits
  • Rider program
  • Life insurance policy

Paid Time Off & Holidays

  • $270/day for vacation, personal time, and holidays.
  • Holiday pay kicks in after 30 days of employment
  • 1 week of vacation time after 1 year of employment
  • 2 weeks of vacation time after 3 years of employment
  • 3 weeks of vacation time after 6 years of employment
  • 4 weeks of vacation time after 10 years of employment
  • 5 weeks of vacation time after 15 years of employment 

Retirement

  • 401(k) retirement program
  • 401(k) match: Available from your first paycheck.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan

You're in the bonus.

Driver Excelerator Bonus Program

Drivers performing at higher levels do not go unnoticed or uncompensated at Nussbaum. In addition to your pay-per-mile income, you can earn even more with our industry-leading, pay-for-performance bonus program – Driver Excelerator. With Driver Excelerator, we use scorecards that represent four distinct areas – safety, habits, operations and maintenance.

Our average bonus payout is around $0.035/mile extra. We spot new hires $0.02/mile. Top performers get up to $0.07 – $0.08 extra per mile. That translates into over $6,000 in additional earnings a year.

Sharing is rewarding.

Driver Referral Program

It means a lot to us when our drivers want to share their experience at Nussbaum and invite other drivers to come work with us too. So we designed a Driver Referral Program that can help you grow your paycheck for each driver you refer to Nussbaum. That’s why, at Nussbaum, when you refer another driver to us, it is not only a great way to support the company, but a great way to earn even more.

Here is a look at how it works:

REFERRING A TRAINEE

OPTION 1: Recieve a onetime payout of $500.00.
OPTION 2: Recieve an extra $0.02/mile for as long as both you and your referral stay at Nussbaum.

REFERRING A FULLY QUALIFIED DRIVER

OPTION 1: Recieve a onetime payout of $1,000.00.
OPTION 2: Recieve an extra $0.02/mile for as long as both you and your referral stay at Nussbaum.

HIRING AREA

Drivers in the Midwest and Beyond

Our headquarters are centrally located in Illinois, but our driver base spreads across the country! We value family and home time, and our goal is to get you home as much as possible. Based on your location, our recruiters will thoroughly explain your home time options.

Note: this map does not represent current job openings; it only shows what kind of home time drivers can get in a particular area. Please contact our recruiting team to ask about current openings in your area.

A Symbol of Driver Excellence, Service and Dedication

Certified RED is Nussbaum’s official continued education and development program for drivers. We celebrate each driver for taking the chance to complete extra assignments, hands-on training sessions and further their knowledge of the business.
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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.

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Driver REVIEWS

Don’t just take our word for it.

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The Psalms

The Psalms – they give words to express some of our deepest and strongest emotions. They invite peace and reveal pain. We see ourselves in the Psalmist’s words, through both suffering and victory. Because the Psalms are all of our stories. They remind us of God’s faithfulness and goodness in every season – even if we can see it in the moment.

Introduced in 2023, Nussbaum is proud to bring these powerful scriptures on the road – to give hope and truth to all who see it.

Love, Above All

We all have something in our lives that can be a barrier to showing love. Together at Nussbaum, we’re writing down that barrier and proactively choosing to take action and love instead.

Our sincere hope is that this trailer and the message it conveys will be a reminder. In the day-to-day mundane of life, in the face of difficult circumstances, amidst questions and a short supply of answers –
may we learn to Love, above all.

Read the Full Story Behind the Graphic.

Visit loveaboveall.com for more.

Purpose Driven

At Nussbaum, “Purpose Driven” is more than a tagline – it’s a way of life. It’s who we long to be as employees and family. It’s why we get up in the morning –  to love God and love others well in every interaction we have.

Learn more about why we say we are “Purpose Driven.”

Forgiveness Brings Freedom

Forgiveness encompasses everyone – young and old, rich and poor, and every ethnicity God has created. Our hope is that people would not allow bitterness, pride, or hurt to keep them bound, but rather choose forgiveness and the freedom it brings.

Introduced in 2018, Nussbaum is proud to bring this powerful and important  message to our nations highways.

Read the full story behind this message and picture here.

Celebrating Faith & Family

In 2015, we officially launched a series of trailers displaying the “Faith & Family” mark with four different scenes picturing family moments and activities.

The four designs released in 2015 include Gone Fishing, Training Wheels, A Hand to Hold Onto, and Campfire Stories.

We continued the series with Sunset Ride in 2016 and Stars Over Corona in 2017.

Read more about the reason and stories behind this message and these scenes here.

The Impact Our Trailers Have Had On Others: 

On my way to work on Interstate 55 this morning I saw one of your trucks with a scene of a family camping along with the words ‘Faith and Family’ on the side. I would like to offer my congratulations for promoting the traditional values that our great country was built on. I wish more companies would take this stance and not be afraid to stand up for what they believe in.

I have had the opportunity to see your ‘Faith & Family’ trailers on numerous occasions. As such, I must say that they are a welcome site. They are beautifully done, aesthetically pleasing, and most importantly they remind me of what is truly important in life. As a father of two beautiful young daughters, the image depicting the father attempting to teach his young daughter to ride a bicycle is especially meaningful to me. I just wanted to thank you for doing this campaign.

I saw one of your trailers today that had ‘Faith and Family’ written on the side of it and it brought a smile to my face - enough to draw me to your website and research your company a bit more. It is very refreshing to see a company dedicated to God and doing His work. So with that, I thank you and wish you a blessed day in the Lord.

We were traveling back to Baton Rouge From Houston after an appointment with a cancer doctor there when we passed your truck... emblazoned with a can’t-miss-it message of faith and hope across the trailer. We felt uplifted and encouraged in the Lord. Thanks for being who you are!

Just saw one of your trucks with “Celebrating Faith & Family” plastered on the side. Loved it, so I went to your website and saw the link for Faith and read the page. I wanted to say thank you for your openness about your faith in this culture we’re operating in. It’s encouraging to know we’re not alone. May God bless and multiply your business and influence in the community.

We’d love to hear from you about an experience you’ve had seeing one of our trailers on the road!

DRIVER REVIEWS

DON’T JUST TAKE

OUR WORD FOR IT.

See reviews from drivers and trusted review websites.

“Great company to work with! Always there for the driver, always with respect, always looking out for the driver. They always try to get you where you want to run. Home time is always good!”

Driver (Current Employee) // August, 2023

Amazing company! I feel at home and have the best support team! I’m sure I’m staying with Nussbaum until retirement!”

Driver (Current Employee) // June, 2023

113 Reviews at TheTruckersReport.com

4.9 stars

“I couldn’t ask for a better career. I know I’ll be here till I retire, something I have never felt before.”

Driver (Current Employee) // November 12, 2021

“A trucking company where drivers are truly respected and appreciated.”

Driver (Current Employee) // February 5, 2021

84 Reviews at Indeed.com

4.6 stars

“Open and honest it’s employee-owned and they treat you just like that. There is no hidden agenda.”

Driver (Current Employee) // September 21, 2021

“They always act with professionalism and personal care. I plan to stay until I retire.”

Driver (Current Employee) // September 15, 2021

75 Reviews at Glassdoor.com

4.7 stars

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EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE

Quality, well kept equipment for sale.

2015 – 2016 Freightliner Cascadia

SOLD OUT

EQUIPMENT DETAILS:

  • 125″ Raised Roof w/ 2 bunks
  • Aerodynamic Package
  • 224 inch Wheel Base
  • Detroit DD-15 455 HP 1550 LB-FT @ 1075
  • 6×2 axle configuration – fuel economy benefit
  • Detroit DD-12 Automated Direct Drive Transmission
  • Detroit Rear End w/ 2.28 gear ratio
  • Electronic over air suspension
  • 12,000 Detroit Steer Axle
  • Park Smart Battery Powered APU
  • 2 – 120 Gal. Fuel Tanks
  • Jost Low Lube 5th wheel
  • 12 inch air slide, air release
  • 445/50R22.5 wide base tires / aluminum wheels
  • Flow Below Fairings & Wheel Covers ( only some trucks have fairings)
  • Empty weight(low fuel) – 18,100
  • Deluxe Interior
  • Collision Avoidance System
  • Lane Departure System
  • Roll Stability
  • Traction Control
  • Predictive Cruise Control – fuel economy benefit

Contact us for pricing and purchase options.

TRACKING

CUSTOMER TOOLS

The Power of Knowing. Track Your Shipment from Pickup to Delivery.
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Your shipment is valuable to you.  Whether it’s getting materials to your manufacturing plants, or finished products to your customers and resellers, it’s important that you know where it is and if it will arrive on time. That is why we give you the tools to stay in the know. With our online customer tools, you can get updates on exactly where your shipment is so you can rest easy knowing that your shipment is right where it needs to be when it needs to be.

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Our Story

Let’s Change How We

Manage Business

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics.

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Headquarters

19336 N 1425 East Rd.
Hudson, IL 61748
Fax: 877.784.9437
Main Phone: 800.322.7305
Recruiting: 866.764.3907

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DEDICATED CARRIAGE & TRUCKLOAD SERVICES

Building long term relationships with customers that have relied on our commitment to safe, on-time, professional service.

North, South, East & West.

We’ve got you covered.

Nussbaum is centrally located in Hudson, Illinois to effectively serve customers in the Midwest region and throughout the continental United States.

We also have drivers domiciled in various locations to improve our operations efficiency. These locations include Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, and more.

What we can help you achieve?
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Dedicated Contract Carriage:

  • Round Trip
  • Multi-stop
  • Power Only Option

Irregular Route Truckload:

  • Point to Point
  • Multi-stop
  • Drop & Hook

Industries Served:

  • Agriculture
  • Automotive Parts
  • Building & Construction Materials
  • Glass
  • Furniture
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Retail Merchandise
  • Steel
  • Tires
  • And Others

NOTHING
BUT THE BEST

When it comes to the handling of your product, we ensure that it arrives safely and on-time – delivered by the best drivers and equipment in the industry.

9

MPGWe're leading the industry in fuel efficiency with a fleet average over 9 miles per gallon and many trucks reaching even greater than 10 MPG.

40

AVERAGE TURNOVER, 2020-2022 Drivers stick with us. Our turnover rate is a fraction of the industry average, providing our customers a level of service and experience that's a cut above the rest.

LEADING IN EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION

As a partner in the EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership program, we have worked to achieve the highest fuel efficiency standards possible.

TopKit by Transtex

Aerodynamic device to improve fuel economy

Aerodynamic Splash Guards

Improve Fuel Economy and Performance

Trailer Skirts

Reduces aerodynamic drag caused by air turbulence

Wheel Covers & Fairings

Reduce air resistance and improve fuel efficiency

6×4 Rear Axle + Wide Based Tires

Maintain inflation pressure and reduce rolling resistance.

Decrease the “Gap”

When the gap decreases, MPG’s increase

DT12 AMT

Smooth shift performance, durability and ease of operation

Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Spec w/ AERO X Package

Sets the industry benchmark for long-haul applications and fuel efficiency

15 liter Detroit

Taking innovation and efficiency to a new level

Bergstrom Solar Panels

Avoid costly idle time when the truck is sitting while still keeping the cabin climate-controlled and extending the life expectancy of the batteries by as much as 200%.

CUSTOMER
TRACKING TOOLS

With our online customer tools, you can get updates on exactly where your shipment is so you can rest easy knowing that your shipment is right where it needs to be when it needs to be.

Easy Access

Access your shipments quickly and easily, from any device.

Find Shipments Fast

Date Range, Trailer #, BOL, PO, SID or other reference number

Stay in the Know

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Proof of Delivery

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Privacy Policy

This Website collects some Personal Data from its Users.

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Owner and Data Controller

Nussbaum Transportation
19336 N 1425 East Rd.
Hudson, IL 61748
Fax: 877.784.9437
Main Phone: 800.322.7305

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Types of Data collected

Among the types of Personal Data that this Website collects, by itself or through third parties, there are: first name; last name; phone number; Trackers; Usage Data.

Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection.
Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Website.

Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by this Website is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this Website to provide its services. In cases where this Website specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service.

Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.

Any use of Cookies – or of other tracking tools — by this Website or by the owners of third-party services used by this Website serves the purpose of providing the Service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in the present document and in the Cookie Policy.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through this Website.

Mode and place of processing the Data

The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data.

The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of this Website (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.

The Data is processed at the Owner’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.

Depending on the User’s location, data transfers may involve transferring the User’s Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.

Unless specified otherwise in this document, Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for and may be retained for longer due to applicable legal obligation or based on the Users’ consent.

The purposes of processing

The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Service, comply with its legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect its rights and interests (or those of its Users or third parties), detect any malicious or fraudulent activity, as well as the following: Registration and authentication, Analytics, Hosting and backend infrastructure and Contacting the User.

For specific information about the Personal Data used for each purpose, the User may refer to the section “Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data”.

 

Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data

Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:

  • Analytics

    The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior.

    Google Analytics (Google LLC)

    Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of this Website, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services.
    Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

    Personal Data processed: Trackers; Usage Data.

    Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

     

  • Contacting the User

    SMS Messaging

    This type of service allows us to communicate with you via SMS/Text messaging to talk to one of our Options Coaches. By providing your mobile phone number, you allow one of our team members to communicate with you securely via SMS/Text messaging. By submitting your mobile number to us, you agree to receive text messages at the number provided. Standard message and data rates apply from your mobile carrier.

    End-users may opt out of text messaging at any time by texting the word STOP to discontinue SMS/text messaging from us. To restart or opt back in to texting, reply START via the text messaging thread.

  • Hosting and backend infrastructure

    This type of service has the purpose of hosting Data and files that enable this Website to run and be distributed as well as to provide a ready-made infrastructure to run specific features or parts of this Website.

    Some services among those listed below, if any, may work through geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the actual location where the Personal Data are stored.

  • Registration and authentication

    By registering or authenticating, Users allow this Website to identify them and give them access to dedicated services.
    Depending on what is described below, third parties may provide registration and authentication services. In this case, this Website will be able to access some Data, stored by these third-party services, for registration or identification purposes.
    Some of the services listed below may also collect Personal Data for targeting and profiling purposes; to find out more, please refer to the description of each service.

     

 

The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following applies:

  • Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes.
  • provision of Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the User and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof;
  • processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject;
  • processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner;
  • processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.

In any case, the Owner will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

Unless specified otherwise in this document, Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for and may be retained for longer due to applicable legal obligation or based on the Users’ consent.

Therefore:

  • Personal Data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between the Owner and the User shall be retained until such contract has been fully performed.
  • Personal Data collected for the purposes of the Owner’s legitimate interests shall be retained as long as needed to fulfill such purposes. Users may find specific information regarding the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner within the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Owner.

The Owner may be allowed to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever the User has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn. Furthermore, the Owner may be obliged to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever required to fulfil a legal obligation or upon order of an authority.

Once the retention period expires, Personal Data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right of access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after expiration of the retention period.

The rights of Users based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner.

In particular, Users have the right to do the following, to the extent permitted by law:

  • Withdraw their consent at any time. Users have the right to withdraw consent where they have previously given their consent to the processing of their Personal Data.
  • Object to processing of their Data. Users have the right to object to the processing of their Data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent.
  • Access their Data. Users have the right to learn if Data is being processed by the Owner, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing and obtain a copy of the Data undergoing processing.
  • Verify and seek rectification. Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their Data and ask for it to be updated or corrected.
  • Restrict the processing of their Data. Users have the right to restrict the processing of their Data. In this case, the Owner will not process their Data for any purpose other than storing it.
  • Have their Personal Data deleted or otherwise removed. Users have the right to obtain the erasure of their Data from the Owner.
  • Receive their Data and have it transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used and machine readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any hindrance.
  • Lodge a complaint. Users have the right to bring a claim before their competent data protection authority.

Users are also entitled to learn about the legal basis for Data transfers abroad including to any international organization governed by public international law or set up by two or more countries, such as the UN, and about the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data.

Where Personal Data is processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the Owner or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, Users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection.

Users must know that, however, should their Personal Data be processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to that processing at any time, free of charge and without providing any justification. Where the User objects to processing for direct marketing purposes, the Personal Data will no longer be processed for such purposes. To learn whether the Owner is processing Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, Users may refer to the relevant sections of this document.

Any requests to exercise User rights can be directed to the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. Such requests are free of charge and will be answered by the Owner as early as possible and always within one month, providing Users with the information required by law. Any rectification or erasure of Personal Data or restriction of processing will be communicated by the Owner to each recipient, if any, to whom the Personal Data has been disclosed unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. At the Users’ request, the Owner will inform them about those recipients.

 

Additional information about Data collection and processing

The User’s Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of this Website or the related Services.
The User declares to be aware that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.

In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this Website may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular Services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.

For operation and maintenance purposes, this Website and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with this Website (System logs) or use other Personal Data (such as the IP Address) for this purpose.

More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.

The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by notifying its Users on this page and possibly within this Website and/or – as far as technically and legally feasible – sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom.

Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User’s consent, the Owner shall collect new consent from the User, where required.