CDL-A Flatbed Driver

rousetrucking; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Sign-on bonus

Home time

Job summary

Rouse Trucking is hiring CDL-A flatbed drivers for practical regional freight with dependable route planning and regular home time every 7–14 days. You’ll haul building materials, tarping is sometimes required, and you’ll work with 70 MPH capable Peterbilt tractors in a safety-focused operation.

Expect transition pay during onboarding, a $5,000 solo sign-on bonus, and weekly pay results in a stable compensation. Equipment is company-owned; benefits include health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license is required.
• 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

• Transport flatbed freight regionally.
• Tarps required on some loads; ensure load securement.
• Operate 70 MPH trucks and maintain equipment.
• Follow schedules and dispatch instructions.

Skills

CDL-A license

Flatbed experience

Tarpaulin/load securement

Tractor-trailer experience

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

Drivers should be comfortable with tarping and load securement as part of the position. Routes may vary based on customer needs.

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

Drivers may take their assigned truck home with a safe place to park it. Regular equipment maintenance helps support dependable operation and reduce downtime.

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 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.