CDL-A Dedicated Flatbed Driver

American Trucking Group USA, LLC; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000–$2,100 weekly pay

$5,000 sign-on bonus

34-hour weekend home time

Orientation pay $100/day

Job summary

American Trucking Group USA, LLC in Meridian, MS is seeking experienced CDL-A drivers for a dedicated stainless-steel flatbed route. You will haul lightweight stainless steel coils and flat sheets using assigned Kenworth T680 tractors and 2025 Extreme flatbed trailers.

Expect weekly home time on weekends with a 34-hour reset, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus and orientation pay. This role emphasizes tarping, load-securement, and steel-hauling expertise on a consistent account.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license.
• Minimum one year of OTR experience within the last five years.
• Minimum six months of flatbed experience.
• Steel-hauling experience required.
• Current coil-hauling certification required.
• Tarping and load-securement experience required.
• Acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Haul stainless-steel freight on a dedicated route.
• Operate Kenworth T680 tractors with 2025 Extreme flatbed trailers.
• Maintain weekly home time with a 34-hour reset.
• Perform tarping and load-securement as required.

Skills

Flatbed experience

Tarping

Load securement

OTR experience

Steel hauling

Coil-hauling certification

Education

CDL-A license

Job description

Pay: $2,000 to $2,100 per week | Home Time: Every weekend with a 34-hour reset
Location: Meridian, MS | Freight: Dedicated stainless-steel flatbed freight

$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified drivers
Dedicated freight originating near Calvert, Alabama
Lightweight tarps designed for this account
Assigned Kenworth T680 tractors

Consistent flatbed freight and a dedicated route flow give experienced steel haulers a specialized operation with dependable weekly movement. CDL-A drivers haul stainless-steel freight using account-specific equipment while receiving planned backhauls, weekly home time, and $2,000 to $2,100 per week.

A Week on the Account

Drivers pick up stainless-steel freight near Calvert, Alabama and continue moving after delivery with available backhaul loads.

• Planned backhauls help position drivers toward the next outbound shipment
• Home every weekend for a 34-hour reset
• Dedicated freight supports consistent weekly movement

What You'll Haul

Loads include smaller stainless-steel coils and flat stainless-steel sheets. Freight is primarily live loaded and live unloaded.

• Approximately 75% of loads require tarping
• Lightweight six-foot drop tarps are used
• Tarp compensation is included in the account's pay program

Drivers need previous steel-hauling, tarping, and load-securement experience for this specialized freight.

Equipment Built for the Freight

Drivers receive assigned newer-model Kenworth T680 tractors paired with 2025 Extreme flatbed trailers configured for the securement and tarping requirements of the customer freight.

• 48-foot Extreme flatbed trailer
• 12 winches and straps
• Two lightweight six-foot drop tarps

Drivers remain with the same trailer throughout each trip.

Compensation & Sign-On Bonus

Pay is $2,000 to $2,100 per week. Qualified drivers are also eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Home time includes an every-weekend 34-hour reset.

Before Your First Load

Orientation runs Monday through Thursday and pays $100 per day. Hotel accommodations, meals, and travel arrangements are provided.

After orientation, drivers transition into their assigned equipment and begin running the dedicated account.

Required Experience

• Valid CDL-A license
• Minimum one year of OTR experience within the last five years
• Minimum six months of flatbed experience
• Steel-hauling experience required
• Current coil-hauling certification required
• Tarping and load-securement experience required
• Acceptable driving record required

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.