CDL-A Flatbed Driver

RouseTrucking; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Vacation time

Job summary

Rouse Trucking in Birmingham, AL seeks CDL-A drivers for flatbed runs with consistent miles and home time. Expect tarping duties, load securement, and dependable routes east of I-35.

Drivers earn weekly pay ($1,675–$1,775), 70 CPM on loaded and empty miles, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers. Assigned Peterbilt tractors and modern trailers support reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license and tractor-trailer experience within last 5 years.
• Minimum 6 months of flatbed experience and tarping/load securement skills.
• Experience with tarping duties and securing loads on flatbed freight.

Responsibilities

• Handle tarping and load securement on flatbed loads.
• Transport building materials, pipe and coils with dependable miles.
• Maintain safety and comply with company policies and DOT rules.

Skills

CDL-A

Flatbed experience

Tarping experience

Load securement

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: Birmingham, AL 35203

70 CPM with loaded and empty miles paid

$30 additional pay on every load

Assigned Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors

$5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Flatbed freight demand and scheduling consistency give experienced CDL-A drivers a dependable combination of productive miles and planned home time. Rouse Trucking transports building materials, pipe, coils, and similar flatbed freight, with the primary operating area generally east of I-35.

Flatbed Freight & Pay

Weekly pay is $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 with or without tarping
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Drivers handle regular load securement and tarping duties, making previous flatbed experience an important part of this position.

Home Time & Running Area

• Drivers spend 7–14 days on the road
• Return home for a 34–48 hour reset

Truck & Trailer

• 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 supports reliable operation and helps reduce unnecessary downtime.

Transition Pay & Driver Options

Transition pay is provided during the first few weeks as 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.

Salary: $1675.00 - $1775.00 per week