Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a CDL A Flatbed Driver and take charge of delivering freight across diverse routes with energy and precision! In this role, you will operate flatbed trucks equipped for hauling various types of cargo, including oversized and hazardous materials, ensuring timely and safe deliveries. Your expertise in commercial truck driving, route navigation, and cargo handling will be vital to maintaining our reputation for reliability. We’re looking for motivated drivers who thrive on challenge, enjoy working independently, and are committed to following all safety regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your driving skills while contributing to a fast-paced logistics operation that values safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate tractor-trailers on over-the-road (OTR) routes, adhering strictly to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations.
- Load and unload freight using manual handling techniques or forklift equipment when necessary, ensuring cargo is secured properly on flatbed trailers for transport.
- Navigate routes efficiently using GPS navigation systems to meet delivery schedules while optimizing fuel consumption and route planning.
- Transport a variety of cargo including freight, hazardous materials (Hazmat), dangerous goods, refrigerated items, tanker loads, or specialty equipment such as dump trucks or roll-off trucks.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers to identify maintenance needs or safety issues before hitting the road.
- Ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations during transportation, handling dangerous goods with care and according to safety protocols.
- Load & unload cargo at delivery points, ensuring proper documentation and securement of loads during transit.
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, inspections, and cargo handling in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and clients to confirm delivery details and resolve any route or cargo issues promptly.
Experience
- Valid CDL A license with flatbed endorsement required; experience hauling flatbed freight strongly preferred.
- Proven track record in commercial truck driving, including route driving and delivery driving experience.
- Familiarity with refrigerated trailers, tanker trucks, forklift operation, dump trucks or roll-off trucks is a plus.
- Knowledge of logistics cargo handling procedures and truck loading/unloading techniques.
- Understanding of FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), hazardous materials regulations (Hazmat), and safety standards for transporting dangerous goods.
- Experience navigating using GPS navigation systems on long-haul routes across diverse geographic regions.
- Ability to handle manual transmission vehicles confidently; experience with automobile transportation is advantageous.
- Strong commitment to safety protocols, manual handling skills, and adherence to all trucking regulations for over-the-road operations.
Embark on a rewarding career where your driving expertise makes a difference! We’re dedicated to supporting our drivers’ success through comprehensive training, ongoing safety education, and a culture that values professionalism at every mile traveled.
Pay: $1,300.00 - $2,000.00 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
