CDL-A Flatbed Driver
Pay: $1,700 to $1,800 per week | Home Time: Home every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset Freight: Flatbed | Location: Chicago, IL 60601 Practical regional freight with dependable route planning $30 paid on every load Assigned Peterbilt 567/579 equipment $5,000 solo sign-on bonus Rouse Trucking is hiring CDL-A flatbed drivers for practical regional freight, dependable route planning, and regular home time every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset. Pay & Home Time: - Weekly pay $1,700 to $1,800 - Home every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset - 70 CPM with loaded and empty miles paid - Additional $30 paid on every load - $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers Flatbed Freight: - Drivers haul building materials, pipe, coils, and similar flatbed freight - Tarping is required on approximately 3 out of 5 loads - $30 load pay whether tarping is required or not - Loaded and empty miles paid - Primary running area generally east of I-35 - Drivers should be comfortable with tarping and load securement as part of the position - Routes may vary based on customer needs Your Truck: - Rouse Trucking operates 2020 through 2025 Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors with automatic and manual transmission options - Assigned trucks 2024 48-foot spread-axle flatbed trailers - Trucks governed at 70 MPH - Drivers may take their assigned truck home with a safe place to park it - Regular equipment maintenance helps support dependable operation and reduce downtime Transition Pay: - You'll receive transition pay during your first few weeks while getting familiar with routes, scheduling, and dispatch operations Pet & Passenger Policy: - One pet is allowed with a $500 non-refundable deposit - No breed or weight restrictions, and cats are allowed - One passenger is allowed with the required liability form - The passenger must be at least 10 years old Benefits: - Health insurance - A 401(k) retirement plan - Vacation time are available What We Need From You: - Valid CDL-A license - At least 1 year of tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years - At least 6 months of flatbed experience - Tarping and load securement experience EOE: - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.