KEYSTONE FREIGHT is seeking a skilled and reliable Semi-Regional Driver to join our team in Nichols, NY. This position involves longer-distance driving that may require multiple days on the road, typically within a specific region. Our drivers enjoy regular home time, with opportunities for Safety Bonuses for qualified individuals. The freight is NO TOUCH, and some store deliveries involve drop and hook operations.Compensation:
- Weekly Avg: $1,600 to $2,000
- 61 CPM
- Average Yearly: $85k to $100k
- $85 per layover
- Bonuses
- Clean Roadside Inspection Bonus
- Driver Referral Bonus
- Paid via direct deposit weekly Benefits & Perks
- Great Health Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays
- PTO Days
- Positive Work Environment
- Commitment to driver safety and success
- Paid Orientation Home Time, Route & Schedule
- Home Time: Home multiple days weekly, including weekends!
- Monday through Friday (occasional Saturday Deliveries)
- Service Area: NE & NY Routes
- No-Touch Freight Equipment
- Dry Van trailers
- Sleepers
- Automatic Transmission Requirements
- Must be at least 23 years of age
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Minimum 1 year of Class A driving experience or equivalent military experience
- Clean driving record (MVR, PSP, and previous employment)
- Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug screening and meet DOT medical requirements
- Current DOT physical certification
- Comprehensive knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques
- Ability to manage time effectively and plan routes efficiently
- Extended periods of sitting while operating vehicles for multiple days
- Manual dexterity for vehicle operation and equipment management
- Occasional heavy lifting (50+ pounds) for cargo handling
- High levels of concentration and situational awareness over long drives
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends
- Ability to work in various weather conditions
- Physical capability for climbing in and out of truck cabs and trailers
- Compliance with all health and safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment
- Must live within 60 miles of Nichols, NY NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain solutions. As a family-owned and operated company, NRS has delivered smart logistics solutions to numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning over 70 years. Whether it's NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.
