CDL-A Flatbed Driver

RouseTrucking; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation time

Sign-on bonus ($5,000)

Job summary

RouseTrucking in Chicago, IL is hiring CDL-A flatbed drivers for practical regional freight with regular home time. You will operate assigned Peterbilt 567/579 tractors, haul building materials, and receive pay including $1,700–$1,800 per week plus $30 per load and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers.

Home time is every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset. The primary running area is generally east of I-35, with 70 MPH governed speeds and tarping required on some loads.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license.
• At least 1 year of tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years.
• At least 6 months of flatbed experience, tarping and load securement experience.

Responsibilities

• Haul flatbed freight such as building materials, pipe, coils and similar loads.
• Tarp loads when required; ensure proper load securement and documentation.
• Operate assigned Peterbilt 567/579 tractors and follow company routing and scheduling.

Skills

CDL-A license

Flatbed experience

Tarping

Load securement

Job description

Pay: $1,700 to $1,800 per week | Home Time: Home every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset

Freight: Flatbed | Location: Chicago, IL 60601

• Practical regional freight with dependable route planning
• $30 paid on every load
• Assigned Peterbilt 567/579 equipment
• $5,000 solo sign-on bonus

Rouse Trucking is hiring CDL-A flatbed drivers for practical regional freight, dependable route planning, and regular home time every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset.

Pay & Home Time

• Weekly pay $1,700 to $1,800
• Home every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset
• 70 CPM with loaded and empty miles paid
• Additional $30 paid on every load
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Flatbed Freight

Drivers haul building materials, pipe, coils, and similar flatbed freight. Tarping is required on approximately 3 out of 5 loads.

• $30 load pay whether tarping is required or not
• Loaded and empty miles paid
• Primary running area generally east of I-35

Your Truck

Rouse Trucking operates 2020 through 2025 Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors with automatic and manual transmission options.

• Assigned trucks
• 2024 48-foot spread-axle flatbed trailers
• Trucks governed at 70 MPH

Transition Pay

You'll receive transition pay during your first few weeks while getting familiar with routes, scheduling, and dispatch operations.

Pet & Passenger Policy

Drivers may bring one pet. There are no breed or weight restrictions, and cats are allowed.

One passenger is allowed with the required liability form. The passenger must be at least 10 years old.

Benefits

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

What We Need From You

• Valid CDL-A license
• At least 1 year of tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years
• At least 6 months of flatbed experienceTarping 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: $1700.00 - $1800.00 per week