CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Rouse Trucking, LLC; Houston (TX); 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, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking experienced CDL-A flatbed drivers. Earn $1,675 to $1,775 weekly, with 70 CPM paid on loaded and empty miles, and a $30 load pay on every load plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers.

Expect home time every 7–14 days for a 34–48 hour reset. Assigned 2020–2025 Peterbilt 567/579 tractors with 2024 48‑foot flatbed trailers and tarping on about 3 of 5 loads. Regular maintenance keeps operation dependable.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required.
• Minimum 1 year tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years.
• Minimum 6 months of flatbed experience.
• Tarping and load securement experience.

Responsibilities

• Haul flatbed freight, including building materials, pipe and coils.
• Operate assigned Peterbilt 567/579 tractors with flatbed trailers.
• Ensure tarping when required and secure loads for transit.

Skills

CDL-A license

Flatbed experience

Tarping/load securement

1 year tractor-trailer experience

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: Houston, TX 77002

70 CPM with loaded and empty miles paid
$30 additional pay on every load
Assigned Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors
$5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Flatbed freight demand and dependable route planning give experienced CDL‑A drivers a steady setup for productive time on the road and regular home time. Rouse Trucking hauls building materials, pipe, coils, and similar flatbed freight, with the primary running area generally east of I-35.

Flatbed Freight & Pay

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

• $30 additional pay 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

Tarping and load securement are regular parts of the job, making previous hands‑on flatbed experience important for this position.

Home Time & Running Area

Drivers are home every 7–14 days for a 34–48 hour reset. Established freight primarily east of I-35 supports steady time on the road while providing regularly scheduled home time.

Truck & Trailer

Assigned equipment gives drivers a consistent setup from one trip to the next.

• 2020 through 2025 Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors

• Automatic and manual transmission options

• 2024 48-foot spread‑axle flatbed trailers

• Trucks governed at 70 MPH

Drivers may take their assigned truck home when safe parking is available. Regular maintenance helps support dependable operation and reduce unnecessary downtime.

Transition Pay & Driver Options

Transition pay is provided during the first few weeks as drivers become familiar with routes, scheduling, and dispatch operations.

One pet may ride along with no breed or weight restrictions, and cats are allowed. One passenger is permitted with the required liability form and must be at least 10 years old.

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.