CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Rouse Trucking; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation time

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rouse Trucking, LLC is seeking CDL-A drivers for flatbed freight serving regional lanes around Boston, MA. Expect weekly earnings of 1,675–1,775 with a 34–48 hour reset after 7–14 days on the road.

Assigned Peterbilt tractors and 48-foot spread-axle flatbed trailers support steady home time. Pay includes $30 per load and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers, with tarping required on some loads.

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

• Operate flatbed freight on regional lanes.
• Tarp and secure loads as required.
• Maintain equipment and comply with safety standards.
• Home every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset.

Skills

CDL-A

Flatbed experience

Tarping

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: Boston, MA 02108

$1,675 to $1,775 in weekly earnings
Established flatbed freight and regional lanes
Assigned Peterbilt tractor with take-home option
34–48 hour reset after 7–14 days out

Flatbed freight reliability and regional lane consistency provide experienced CDL-A drivers with an organized routine and dependable home time. Building materials, pipe, coils, and similar loads make up the freight, with routes operating primarily east of I-35.

Flatbed Freight & Pay

Drivers receive 70 CPM on loaded and empty miles, with weekly earnings of $1,675 to $1,775.

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

Regular tarping and load securement are part of the position, so previous hands-on flatbed experience is required.

Home Time & Running Area

Established freight and dependable scheduling help create a consistent routine throughout each trip.

• Primary operating area generally east of I-35
• Home every 7–14 days for a 34–48 hour reset

Truck & Trailer

Assigned equipment helps provide a familiar work environment from one load to the next.

• 2020–2025 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 they have a safe place to park it. Regular maintenance supports reliable 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 welcome. 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.