CDL-A Flatbed Truck Driver

Steel and Pipe Supply; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Holiday bonus

Safety bonus

Scholarships for children

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Steel and Pipe Supply seeks a CDL Driver to safely transport goods on flatbed trucks and tractors. You will load, secure, and deliver cargo, ensuring compliance with DoT and company policies while maintaining accurate records.

Requirements include a valid CDL with endorsements, a medical card, a clean driving record, and 2 years of driving experience. The job offers comprehensive benefits and profit-sharing opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 yrs of driving experience
• 1 yr of flatbed experience
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements
• Valid Medical Card
• Excellent driving record
• Familiarity with transportation regulations and safety standards
• Physical ability to lift, carry and secure loads

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of tractor/trailer
• Secure cargo with straps, chains and securing devices
• Complete shipping and delivery paperwork accurately and on time
• Compliance with all regulations
• Report accidents, incidents or safety violations promptly
• Maintain communication with supervisor, sales and customers as required
• Equipment maintenance and pre/post trip inspections
• Maintain all daily records, HOS, DVIR, proof of deliveries and fuel receipts

Skills

driving experience

flatbed experience

communication skills

accountability

safety awareness

integrity and trust

responsibility

Education

High School or better

Tools

MVR

Medical Exam Certificate

Commercial Drivers License

Job description

As a CDL Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting goods using a flatbed truck, or tractor and flatbed trailer. This role involves loading, securing, and unloading cargo, as well as adhering to transportation regulations and ensuring the integrity of the transported items. CDL drivers play a crucial role in the logistics and supply chain by delivering a variety of goods, including oversized or unconventional loads.

To ensure driver safety, SPS currently partners with an outside vendor for DoT compliance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safe operation of tractor/trailer
• Secure cargo using straps, chains and other securing devices to prevent shifting during transit
• Complete shipping and delivery paperwork accurately and on time
• Compliance with all regulations
• Report any accidents, incidents, or safety violations promptly
• Maintain communication with supervisor, sales and customers as required
• Equipment maintenance, required pre and post trip inspections
• Maintain all daily records, HOS, DVIR, proof of deliveries and fuel receipts

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Physically able to secure your loads with chains
• Physically able to protect your load with tarps
• Continuous communication with different departments and our transportation network
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, moderately stressful, constantly changing day-to-day work environment
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements
• Valid Medical Card
• Excellent driving record
• Familiarity with relevant transportation regulations and safety standard
• Physical fitness and the ability to lift, carry and secure heavy and oversized loads
• Knowledge of securing different types of cargo, including oversized loads
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity and trust
• Responsibility
• 2 yrs of driving experience
• 1 yr of flatbed experience
• Uniform shirts, boots, and personal protective equipment.
• Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
• Company covers100% of the cost foralife-insurance policy
• Company covers100% of the cost forbothshortandlong-term disability insurancepolicies
• Annual and quarterly profit sharing based on location and company performance.
• 401k retirement contributionmatching – 50%companymatchup to 6% of your annual wages
• Annualholiday bonusbased on company performance
• Safety bonus for company store credits.
• Children of long-term employees can apply for companyscholarships
• Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of one week per year)
• One week of paid vacation after 6 months
• Two weeks of paid vacation after one year
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Offered

What is Steel and Pipe Supply?

Steel and Pipe Supply buys steel and sells it to large customers that make products like farm equipment, powerline towers, storage tanks, frames for stadiums, and more. In addition to storing steel, some of our service centers process it – cut, bend,decoil, etc. – to make life easy for our customers.At the Kansas City Service Center,we’rea close-knit, open-minded family with a competitive streak that makes our warehouse a fun place to work. Ifyou’renot sure whether Steel and Pipe Supply is right for you, feel free to stop by and ask for a job preview – we’d be happy to show you around!

What is it like to work at Steel and Pipe Supply?

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

MVR

Medical Exam Certificate

Comml Drivers License

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