CDL-A Flatbed Driver

RouseTrucking; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation time

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rouse Trucking is seeking CDL-A flatbed drivers to haul building materials, pipes and coils across established lanes with steady home time. Assigned equipment includes modern Peterbilt tractors and flatbed trailers, with paid loaded and empty miles and a sign-on bonus for solo drivers.

Drivers are home every 7–14 days for a 34–48 hour reset, with transition pay during onboarding. Pets and one passenger may be accommodated, and health insurance plus a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required.
• 1 year of tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 6 months of flatbed experience.
• Tarping and load securement experience.

Responsibilities

• Haul building materials, pipe, coils and similar freight.
• Tarping required on about 3 of 5 loads.
• Load securement is part of regular work.

Skills

CDL-A license

Flatbed experience

Tarping

Load securement

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Pay: $1,700 to $1,800 per week

Home Time: Every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset

Freight: Flatbed

Flatbed freight flow and regional consistency give experienced CDL-A drivers steady work across established lanes with regular scheduled home time.

Rouse Trucking is hiring flatbed drivers to haul building materials, pipe, coils, and similar freight. The primary running area is generally east of I-35, with loaded and empty miles paid.

The Work

This position requires hands‑on flatbed experience.

• Tarping needed on approximately 3 out of 5 loads
• Load securement is part of the regular work
• Additional $30 on every load, whether tarping is required or not

Earnings

• 70 CPM with loaded and empty miles paid
• Weekly earnings of $1,700 to $1,800
• Additional $30 paid on every load
• $5,000 sign‑on bonus for solo drivers

Schedule

Drivers are home every 7–14 days for a 34–48 hour reset. The regional operating area and established freight network provide a practical balance between productive time on the road and scheduled home time.

Assigned Equipment

• Assigned 2020 through 2025 Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors
• Automatic and manual transmission options available
• 2024 48‑foot spread‑axle flatbed trailers
• Trucks governed at 70 MPH

Drivers may take their assigned truck home when they have a safe place to park it. Regular maintenance helps support dependable operation and reduce downtime.

Getting Started

Transition pay is provided during the first few weeks while drivers become familiar with routes, scheduling, and dispatch operations.

Rider & Pet Options

Drivers may bring one pet. There are no breed or weight restrictions, and cats are allowed.

One passenger is permitted with the required liability form and must be at least 10 years old.

Driver Benefits

Health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and vacation time are available.

CDL-A Qualifications

• Valid CDL‑A license
• At least 1 year of tractor‑trailer experience within the last 5 years
• Minimum of 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.

Salary: $1700.00 - $1800.00 per week