CDL-A OTR Flatbed / Step Deck Driver – Nationwide Hiring | $2,400–$3,000 Weekly | 1099

Cornerstone Driver Solutions
  • Huntley, IL
  • $2,400–$3,000
  • Autofill and Review
9 days ago

Job Description

CDL-A OTR Flatbed / Step Deck Driver – Nationwide | $2,400–$3,000 Weekly | 1099

Nationwide OTR Opportunity — Hiring in All U.S. States Except California

NO SAP
  • NO DUI
  • FELONY/MISDEMEANOR RESTRICTIONS
  • SECUREMENT & TARPING REQUIRED

$0.85 CPM OR 30% Gross Revenue | 3 Weeks Out / 3 Days Home | Late-Model Equipment

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • $2,400–$3,000 typical weekly gross earnings
  • Choose $0.85 CPM OR 30% of gross revenue
  • 1099 Independent Contractor
  • Nationwide OTR operation
  • 3 weeks out / 3 days home
  • Florida-based drivers may qualify for 4 weeks out / 4 days home
  • Flatbed and step deck freight
  • Machinery, steel coils, lumber and other specialized freight
  • $100/day layover pay when eligible
  • $25/hour detention pay after 3 hours, up to 4 paid hours
  • $50 additional stop pay
  • $50 tarp pay per tarped load
  • Late-model 2022–2026 Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL
  • Automatic transmissions
  • APU and inverter
  • Nationwide hiring excluding California

THE OPPORTUNITY

Cornerstone Driver Solutions is recruiting experienced CDL-A OTR Flatbed and Step Deck Independent Contractors for a nationwide operation.

This opportunity is designed for drivers who already have experience with flatbed or step deck freight and understand the demands of load securement, tarping, extended OTR driving, and specialized freight transportation.

Drivers can choose between a $0.85 CPM compensation structure or 30% of gross revenue, with typical weekly gross earnings of approximately $2,400–$3,000, depending on miles, freight, and revenue.

Freight may include machinery, steel coils, lumber, and other flatbed/step deck loads throughout the continental United States.

PAY & EARNING POTENTIAL

Drivers may choose between:

Option 1 — $0.85 CPM

$0.85 per qualifying mile

Option 2 — 30% of Gross Revenue

30% of applicable gross revenue

Typical gross earnings are approximately:

$2,400–$3,000 per week

Additional earning opportunities may include:

  • $100/day layover pay when eligible
  • $25/hour detention pay after 3 hours, up to 4 paid hours
  • $50 per additional stop
  • $50 tarp pay per tarped load

Payment Schedule

  • Pay statements issued Friday
  • Direct deposit Tuesday

Important 1099 Disclosure: This is an Independent Contractor position. Advertised earnings are gross compensation, not guaranteed take-home pay. Independent Contractors are responsible for applicable business expenses, taxes, and other costs associated with operating as a 1099 contractor.

HOME TIME

Standard Home Time

3 weeks out / 3 days home

Florida-based drivers may be eligible for a 4-weeks-out / 4-days-home rotation, subject to carrier approval and operational requirements.

Home-time schedules are based on operational requirements.

Drivers are expected to return to the road according to the approved home-time schedule. Remaining home longer than the approved home-time period may result in the truck being reassigned.

This opportunity is best suited for drivers who are comfortable spending extended periods on the road.

FREIGHT

Drivers may haul a variety of flatbed and step deck freight, including:

  • Machinery
  • Steel coils
  • Lumber
  • Specialized equipment
  • Other flatbed freight
  • Other step deck freight

Approximately 30% of loads may be drop-and-hook.

Although the freight may be classified as no-touch, drivers are still responsible for the physical and operational requirements associated with:

  • Load securement
  • Tarping
  • Equipment inspection
  • Properly securing specialized freight
  • Safe operation of flatbed and step deck equipment

No-touch does not mean hands-off. Drivers must be physically capable of performing securement and tarping duties when required.

EQUIPMENT

Drivers operate late-model equipment, including:

  • 2022–2026 Freightliner Cascadia
  • Volvo VNL
  • Automatic transmissions
  • APU
  • Inverter
  • Qualcomm
  • Inward-facing cameras
  • Outward-facing cameras
  • Approximately 68 MPH pedal and cruise speed

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 8 months of recent OTR flatbed or step deck experience within the past 18 months
  • At least 23 years old
  • Maximum 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
  • Maximum 1 at-fault accident within the past 3 years
  • Accident report required when applicable
  • No major violations
  • No SAP
  • No DUI
  • No felony convictions
  • No disqualifying misdemeanors
  • Maximum unemployment gap of approximately 12 months
  • Experience with load securement and tarping
  • Comfortable with extended OTR driving
  • Able to meet applicable DOT/FMCSA and carrier qualification requirements

HIRING AREA

Nationwide hiring — California excluded.

Drivers may be recruited throughout the continental United States, with California residents excluded from this opportunity.

WHO IS THIS POSITION FOR?

This opportunity is best suited for an experienced flatbed or step deck driver who:

  • Wants higher gross earning potential
  • Has recent specialized freight experience
  • Is comfortable with OTR life
  • Understands load securement
  • Is comfortable tarping when required
  • Can spend approximately three weeks on the road
  • Wants late-model equipment
  • Is comfortable working as a 1099 Independent Contractor

Drivers looking for daily or weekly home time, a traditional employee position, or a driving job without securement/tarping responsibilities may not be a good fit.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

  • $2,400–$3,000 typical weekly gross earnings
  • $0.85 CPM or 30% gross revenue
  • 1099 Independent Contractor opportunity
  • Nationwide OTR operation
  • Flatbed and step deck freight
  • Machinery, steel coils, lumber and other specialized freight
  • Late-model equipment
  • Automatic transmissions
  • APU and inverter
  • Layover pay
  • Detention pay
  • Additional-stop pay
  • Tarp pay
  • 3 weeks out / 3 days home
  • Florida drivers may qualify for 4 weeks out / 4 days home

IMPORTANT 1099 & HOME-TIME DISCLOSURE

Please understand the structure of this opportunity before applying.

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position, not a traditional W-2 company-driver position.

Advertised earnings are gross earnings and are not guaranteed. Contractors are responsible for their own applicable taxes, business expenses, and other costs.

The standard home-time schedule is 3 weeks out / 3 days home. Florida-based drivers may qualify for 4 weeks out / 4 days home.

Drivers who remain home beyond the approved home-time period may have their truck reassigned.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY?

1. Submit Your Application

Complete your application with your CDL, driving history, employment information, and other required information.

2. Cornerstone Recruiter Review

We review your experience, driving history, location, and overall fit for the opportunity.

3. Carrier Review

Qualified candidates are submitted to the carrier for consideration.

4. Carrier Contact & Interview

If selected to continue, we will provide information regarding who will be contacting you and the telephone number they may use.

5. Qualification & Onboarding

Selected candidates complete the carrier's required qualification and onboarding process.

6. Get on the Road

Once approved and all requirements are completed, the carrier will provide your orientation and start information.

NO COST TO CDL DRIVERS

Cornerstone Driver Solutions does not charge CDL drivers a recruiting fee.

We help qualified drivers identify opportunities that align with their experience, earning goals, equipment preferences, and home-time expectations.

APPLY TODAY

If you're an experienced CDL-A flatbed or step deck driver looking for a nationwide 1099 OTR opportunity with $2,400–$3,000 in typical weekly gross earnings, apply today.

California residents are excluded from this opportunity.

Cornerstone Driver Solutions will review your qualifications and help guide you through the recruiting process.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHuntley, IL
Salary$2,400–$3,000

Skills

  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched

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