CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Harahan, LA 70123 is seeking a dependable CDL-A Flatbed Driver to transport building materials to commercial and residential sites across the Greater New Orleans area. Local routes with occasional regional runs to Florida and Arkansas are part of the role, with a driver helper assisting with freight handling at the job sites.

The position requires a CDL-A, flatbed experience, and the ability to perform manual loading.

Qualifications

• Active CDL Class A required.
• Experience driving flatbeds and securing cargo.
• Clean MVR required after interview.
• Drug screen required (DT).
• Physical ability to climb on trailers and handle heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate CDL-A flatbed trucks on local routes and regional trips.
• Assist with loading, securing, and unloading building materials at customer sites.
• Coordinate with driver helper for safe material handling.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain delivery documentation and receipts.
• Manage regional routes with 1–2 overnight stays per week.

Skills

CDL Class A

Flatbed experience

MVR check clean

Drug screen

Physical ability to climb/ lift

Job description

CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Location:

Harahan, LA 70123

Pay:

Competitive / DOE (Based on Experience)

Shift:

Full-time (Regional/Long-Haul; 1–2 overnight stays per week)

Job Overview

A local building materials distributor in Harahan is seeking a dependable CDL-A Flatbed Driver to transport and deliver products to commercial and residential sites. This position primarily covers local routes across the Greater New Orleans area, with occasional regional runs extending out to Florida and Arkansas. Drivers will be paired with a dedicated driver helper to assist with freight handling and job site offloading.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate and navigate CDL-A flatbed trucks on local routes and regional multi-state trips.

• Assist in loading, securing, strapping, and unloading heavy building materials at customer sites.

• Coordinate with assigned driver helper to ensure safe, efficient, and damage-free material handling.

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any maintenance issues promptly.

• Maintain accurate logbooks, delivery documentation, and customer receipts.

• Manage regional routes requiring 1 to 2 overnight stays away from home per week.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A) required.

• Proven experience driving flatbeds and securing flatbed cargo is required.

• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required following the interview.

• Drug screen (DT) required.

• Physical ability to climb on flatbed trailers, handle heavy building products, and perform manual loading/unloading tasks.