CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Rouse Trucking; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Load pay per load

Assigned trucks

Health insurance

401(k)

Vacation time

Job summary

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

You’ll operate 70 MPH Peterbilt 567/579 tractors, with loaded and empty mile pay and a $5,000 solo sign-on bonus. Assigned trucks and tarping on some loads are part of the job.

Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and vacation time.

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 including building materials, pipe, coils.
• Tarp loads as required and ensure load securement.
• Operate 70 MPH governed trucks; assigned Peterbilt equipment.

Skills

CDL-A license

Flatbed experience

Tarps & 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: Cincinnati, OH 45202

• Practical regional freight with dependable lane 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 lane 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. Customer needs may affect individual routes.

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 as long as they have a safe place to park it. Equipment is maintained regularly to support dependable freight movement.

Transition Pay

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

Pet & Passenger Policy

One pet is allowed with a $500 non-refundable deposit. 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.