CDL-A Flatbed Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation time

Job summary

Rouse Trucking, LLC is seeking CDL-A drivers for flatbed freight in Birmingham, AL. You will haul building materials and related freight with 70 CPM paid on loaded and empty miles, plus $30 per load and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers.

Expect weekly pay of $1,675–$1,775, with home time of 7–14 days on the road and a 34–48 hour reset. Assigned Peterbilt 567/579 tractors and 2024 48-foot trailers support reliable miles and predictable schedules.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Secure and tarp loads on flatbed freight.
• Maintain and operate assigned equipment.
• Follow safety and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

CDL-A license

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: 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

Established freight lanes help maintain a consistent schedule while supporting regular home time.

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

Truck & Trailer

Assigned equipment provides a familiar setup for day-to-day flatbed work.

• 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.