CDL-A Flatbed Driver

RouseTrucking; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation time

Rider & pet options

Job summary

Rouse Trucking in Birmingham, AL is hiring experienced flatbed drivers to haul building materials, pipe, coils, and similar freight. Earn $1,700–$1,800 per week with 70 CPM and paid loaded and empty miles; a $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for solo drivers.

Home time is 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset, on regional routes east of I-35. Assigned 2020–2025 Peterbilt tractors and 48-foot spread-axle flats support operations; transition pay helps during ramp-up.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tarping needed on approx. 3 of 5 loads.
• Load securement is part of regular work.
• Additional $30 on every load, tarping or not.

Skills

CDL-A

Flatbed experience

Load securement

Tarping

Tools

Peterbilt 567/579

48-ft trailers

Job description

Location: Birmingham, AL 35203

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

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

Freight: Flatbed

Practical flatbed freight and consistent regional routes give CDL-A drivers a dependable setup for steady freight movement and regular time at home.

Rouse Trucking is hiring experienced 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

• 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 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

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