OTR CDL-A Flatbed Driver | Earn $2,400–$3,000/Week | Nationwide

Thedrivingdesk
  • Chicago, Illinois
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Flatbed Drivers for nationwide over-the-road freight. This position offers excellent earning potential, late-model equipment, and consistent freight for drivers who are comfortable hauling flatbed and step deck loads.

    Drivers haul machinery, steel coils, lumber, and other flatbed freight. While freight is 100% no-touch, drivers are responsible for load securement and tarping.

    Pay & Compensation

    • Average weekly earnings: $2,400–$3,000
    • Choose your pay plan:

      • $0.85 CPM, or
      • 30% of gross revenue
    • $50 tarp pay
    • $50 extra stop pay
    • $25/hour detention pay (after 3 hours, when eligible)
    • $100/day layover pay (when applicable)
    • Direct deposit every Tuesday

    Home Time

    • 3 weeks out / 3 days home
    • Florida-based drivers: 4 weeks out / 4 days home

    Job Details

    • OTR flatbed and step deck freight
    • Haul machinery, lumber, steel coils, and general flatbed freight
    • Approximately 30% drop-and-hook freight
    • 100% no-touch freight
    • Load securement and tarping required
    • Operate throughout the continental U.S. (excluding California)

    Equipment

    • 2022–2026 Freightliner Cascadia & Volvo VNL tractors
    • Automatic transmissions
    • APU and inverter
    • Qualcomm communication system
    • Inward and outward-facing safety cameras

    Requirements

    • Valid Class A CDL
    • Minimum 8 months of recent OTR flatbed or step deck experience within the last 18 months
    • Must be at least 23 years old
    • Maximum 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
    • Maximum 1 at-fault accident in the past 3 years
    • Ability to safely secure and tarp loads
    • Must meet all DOT and company hiring requirements

    Please Note: This position is not open to drivers with major driving violations or certain disqualifying background issues.

    Additional Benefits

    • Rider program available
    • Pet program available
    • Late-model equipment
    • Consistent nationwide freight
    • Opportunity to change pay plans in the future
    • Dedicated dispatch support

    Why Drivers Apply

    • Earn $2,400–$3,000 per week
    • Choose between CPM or percentage pay
    • Consistent nationwide freight
    • Late-model automatic equipment
    • Rider and pet programs
    • No freight handling beyond securement and tarping
    • Strong accessorial pay including tarp, stop, detention, and layover pay

    Apply Today!

    If you're an experienced Class A CDL Flatbed Driver looking for a high-paying OTR opportunity with consistent miles and modern equipment, apply today to learn more about this nationwide driving position.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttps://www.thedrivingdesk.com

    Skills

    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Class A Licenseunmatched
    • Communication Systemsunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched

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