CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Rouse Trucking; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Vacation time

Job summary

Rouse Trucking, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking CDL-A drivers for flatbed freight. You will operate assigned Peterbilt tractors, delivering building materials and other flatbed loads with scheduled home time.

Earn weekly pay of $1,675 to $1,775 and 70 CPM on loaded and empty miles. A $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers is offered along with transition pay during onboarding.

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.

Responsibilities

• Tarping and load securement on flatbed loads as required.
• Operate and maintain assigned tractors and trailers; follow dispatch instructions.

Skills

CDL-A

Flatbed experience

Load securement

Tarping

Job description

Pay: $1,675 to $1,775 per week | Home Time: Every 7-14 days with a 34-48 hour reset
Freight: Flatbed | Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70801

70 CPM on loaded and empty miles
$30 additional pay on every load
Assigned Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors
$5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Flatbed freight reliability and lane familiarity give experienced CDL-A drivers a practical combination of established routes, assigned equipment, and scheduled home time. Rouse Trucking transports building materials, pipe, coils, and similar flatbed freight, with most operations running east of I-35.

Flatbed Freight & Pay

Drivers earn $1,675 to $1,775 per week, with 70 CPM paid on both loaded and empty miles.

• Additional $30 paid on every load
• Tarping required on approximately 3 out of 5 loads
• $30 load pay applies whether tarping is needed or not
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Load securement and tarping are regular responsibilities, so prior hands-on flatbed experience is important for this position.

Home Time & Running Area

Established lanes provide dependable freight movement while supporting scheduled time at home.

• Drivers spend 7-14 days on the road
• Home for a 34-48 hour reset

Truck & Trailer

Assigned equipment provides a consistent setup throughout each trip.

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

Drivers may take their assigned truck home when safe parking is available. Regular maintenance helps support dependable equipment operation.

Transition Pay & Driver Options

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

One pet may ride along with no breed or weight restrictions, and cats are allowed. One passenger age 10 or older is permitted with the required liability form.

Benefits

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

CDL-A Requirements

• 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.