CDL-A Flatbed Driver

RouseTrucking; Greenville (SC); 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 is seeking CDL-A drivers for dedicated flatbed freight around the Greenville, SC area. You will handle tarping and load securement while delivering building materials and coils with assigned Peterbilt equipment.

Expect 7–14 days on the road with 34–48 hour home time; earn $1,675 to $1,775 weekly, plus $30 load pay and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers. Modern trucks, safety protocols, and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required with 1+ year of tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years.
• Minimum 6 months of flatbed experience and tarping/load securement experience.
• Willingness to tarp loads and handle tarping on about 3 of 5 loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned flatbed equipment and haul building materials and related loads.
• Secure loads and tarp as needed per load requirements.
• Maintain safety and compliance while following the company’s east-of-I-35 freight pattern.

Skills

Tractor-trailer experience

Flatbed experience

Tarping

Load securement

Education

CDL-A license

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: Greenville, SC 29601

Established flatbed freight primarily east of I-35

70 CPM on loaded and empty miles

$30 additional pay on every load

2020–2025 assigned Peterbilt equipment

Dedicated flatbed freight and customer route planning provide a practical setup for CDL‑A drivers who value familiar freight, assigned equipment, and scheduled home time. Rouse Trucking moves building materials, pipe, coils, and similar loads throughout an established flatbed operating area.

Flatbed Freight & Pay

Drivers earn $1,675 to $1,775 per week with 70 CPM paid on loaded and empty miles.

• 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

Load securement and tarping are regular parts of the work. Drivers should be comfortable handling the physical responsibilities of flatbed freight.

Home Time & Running Area

The primary operating area is generally east of I-35, with a consistent schedule for time on the road and time at home.

• Drivers are out for 7–14 days
• Home for a 34–48 hour reset

Truck & Trailer

Each driver receives assigned equipment designed for flatbed operations.

• Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors from 2020 through 2025
• Automatic and manual transmission options
• 2024 48-foot spread-axle flatbed trailers
• Governed speed of 70 MPH

With safe parking available, drivers may take their assigned truck home. Regular maintenance helps keep equipment dependable throughout the week.

Transition Pay & Driver Options

Transition pay is available during the first few weeks while drivers become familiar with the freight network, dispatch, and scheduling.

Drivers may bring one pet with no breed or weight restrictions, including cats. 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.

Salary: $1675.00 - $1775.00 per week