CDL A Regional Flatbed Driver

GAATCO; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid orientation

Job summary

GAATCO is seeking a Regional CDL A Driver for flatbed freight across the Eastern United States. Expect home weekly, automatic tractors, and consistent earnings with weekly pay and bonuses. You will handle step-deck trailers, secure cargo, and support occasional overnights as needed.

The role includes a 5–6 day workweek with roughly 2,175 miles weekly, a 34-hour restart, and on-site orientation in Fremont, OH. Competitive benefits cover medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement.
• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer experience.
• At least 6 months of verified flatbed experience in last 3 years.
• Hazmat endorsement required.
• Winter driving experience required.
• Comfort with step-deck flatbeds and proper cargo securement.
• Must be able to assist with unloading.

Responsibilities

• Operate regional flatbed routes across the Eastern U.S.
• Verify cargo securement and assist with unloading.
• Maintain compliance with safety and DOT regulations.
• Adhere to route schedules and communicate delays or incidents.

Skills

Hazmat endorsement

Winter driving experience

Cargo securement

Unloading assistance

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

CDL A Regional Flatbed Driver

$1,725.00–$1,825.00 Weekly | Home Weekly | $0.75 Per Mile

A regional Class A CDL opportunity is hiring experienced flatbed drivers for consistent freight across the Eastern half of the United States. Drivers can expect strong weekly earnings, modern automatic equipment, and a minimum 34-hour weekend reset.

Pay & Home Time

• $1,725.00–$1,825.00 average weekly pay

• $78,000.00–$95,000.00 annual earning potential

• $0.75 per mile

• $18.00 hourly pay

• Approximately 2,175 miles per week

• Home weekly

• Minimum 34-hour weekend restart

• Weekend home time typically Friday–Sunday or Saturday–Monday

• $500.00 sign-on bonus

• $3,000.00 driver referral bonus

Job Details

• Regional routes throughout the Eastern half of the United States

• No NYC

• 5–6 day workweek

• 1–4 routes per week

• 1–4 overnight layovers per week may be required

• New propane tank freight

• Step-deck flatbed trailers

• 2020–2023 Freightliner or Kenworth tractors

• Automatic transmissions

• Trucks governed at 65 MPH

• Driver-assist unloading

• Drivers are responsible for verifying cargo securement

Additional Pay

• $50.00 per stop

• $25.00 per hour for delay

• $100.00 Hazmat pay when pulling a Hazmat load

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL

• Minimum 1 year of recent tractor-trailer experience

• At least 6 months of verified flatbed experience within the last 3 years

• Hazmat endorsement required

• Winter driving experience required

• Must be comfortable operating a step-deck flatbed

• Must be able to properly secure and verify cargo

• Must be willing to assist with unloading

Equipment & Parking

• Automatic Freightliner and Kenworth tractors

• Step-deck flatbed trailers

• Secure truck and trailer parking required for drivers who do not live near the terminal

• On-site parking available in Fremont, OH

Orientation

• Paid orientation

• On-site orientation in Fremont, OH

• Classes held on Tuesdays

Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid orientation