CDL-A Flatbed Trainee

Flatbed isn't for everybody. You strap, you chain, you tarp, in July heat and in winter rain. If that sounds like a decent day's work to you, this one pays for it.

We're hiring new CDL-A drivers in San Antonio, Kirby, Converse and the East Side for a western flatbed fleet. You don't need flatbed experience. We teach it, and we pay you while we do.

How you learn flatbed

Orientation lasts up to 2 days. Lodging is covered, your bus fare is reimbursed, and you're paid $300 once hired. Then comes a securement class that pays $140 a day for 5 days. After that you drive 3 to 5 weeks with a mentor, about 200–250 hours, at $650 a week.

The work

Open-deck freight across the western states, Texas included. You'll run about 2,600 miles a week, more than most dry van seats. You're home every 2 weeks. You'll climb up on the deck, so you need to be in decent shape. Plenty of drivers count that as a plus over sitting in a cab all day.

The pay

• $1,300–$1,500 average per week ($67,600–$78,000 a year)
• $0.50 per mile to start, $0.52 at 6 months, $0.54 at 18 months, then up from there
• $65 tarp pay
• $15 for each extra stop, beyond the first and last
• $1,000 weekly minimum for 3 months after your first solo dispatch
• Paid weekly, direct deposit

Veterans

Your honorable military service counts toward your pay rate. We'll credit up to 6+ years of service as if it were driving experience, whatever your specialty was.

The truck

A late-model Freightliner, about 1.5 years old on average, assigned to you. Automatic or 10-speed.

Benefits after 30 days

Medical, dental, vision and prescription. 401(k), life and disability. Paid vacation. Free online college for you and one family member.

Riders and pets

An approved adult rider is allowed. One dog under 40 lbs is allowed after training.

Requirements

• Class A CDL, 21+
• Able to climb, strap and tarp loads
• 2 or fewer moving violations in 2 years
• No DUI/DWI in 10 years
• DOT physical, hair and urine drug test

What makes it worth it

• Paid securement class, then paid training
• More miles and tarp pay
• Military service counts toward your rate

Apply now. A recruiter will reach out.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.