CDL-A Flatbed Trainee - Paid Training

American Driver LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401(k), life and disability

Paid vacation

Free online college for you and a 1+1

Riders and pets allowed

Job summary

American Driver LLC in San Antonio, TX is hiring CDL-A drivers for a western flatbed fleet. No flatbed experience required—we teach it and pay you while you learn. Orientation is brief; you’ll start with paid training and a securement class.

Expect about 2,600 miles per week, home every two weeks, and earnings in the $1,300–$1,500 weekly range. The truck is a late-model Freightliner; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL required.
• Willing to learn flatbed; no prior experience needed.
• Must meet safety and DOT requirements.
• No DUI/DWI in 10 years.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Haul open-deck freight across western states including Texas.
• Average about 2,600 miles per week with home every two weeks.
• Drive a late-model Freightliner, automatic or 10-speed.
• Earn weekly pay with various pay components.

Skills

CDL-A license

Strap & tarp loads

Clean driving record

Willing to learn flatbed

Military service credit

Job description

Flatbed isn't for everybody. You strap, you chain, you tarp, in July heat and in winter rain. If that sounds like a decent day's work to you, this one pays for it.

We're hiring new CDL-A drivers in San Antonio, Kirby, Converse and the East Side for a western flatbed fleet. You don't need flatbed experience. We teach it, and we pay you while we do.

How you learn flatbed

Orientation lasts up to 2 days. Lodging is covered, your bus fare is reimbursed, and you're paid $300 once hired. Then comes a securement class that pays $140 a day for 5 days. After that you drive 3 to 5 weeks with a mentor, about 200-250 hours, at $650 a week.

The work

Open-deck freight across the western states, Texas included. You'll run about 2,600 miles a week, more than most dry van seats. You're home every 2 weeks. You'll climb up on the deck, so you need to be in decent shape. Plenty of drivers count that as a plus over sitting in a cab all day.

The pay

• $1,300-1,500 average per week ($67,600-$78,000 a year)
• $0.50 per mile to start, $0.52 at 6 months, $0.54 at 18 months, then up from there
• $65 tarp pay
• $15 for each extra stop, beyond the first and last
• $1,000 weekly minimum for 3 months after your first solo dispatch
• Paid weekly, direct deposit

Veterans

Your honorable military service counts toward your pay rate. We'll credit up to 6+ years of service as if it were driving experience, whatever your specialty was.

The truck

A late-model Freightliner, about 1.5 years old on average, assigned to you. Automatic or 10-speed.

Benefits after 30 days

Medical, dental, vision and prescription. 401(k), life and disability. Paid vacation. Free online college for you and one family member.

Riders and pets

An approved adult rider is allowed. One dog under 40 lbs is allowed after training.

Requirements

• Class A CDL, 21+
• Able to climb, strap and tarp loads
• 2 or fewer moving violations in 2 years
• No DUI/DWI in 10 years
• DOT physical, hair and urine drug test

What makes it worth it

• Paid securement class, then paid training
• More miles and tarp pay
• Military service counts toward your rate

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.