CDL-A Semi-Local Flatbed Driver – Lumber Account | WA & OR

Salt City Trucking; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel accommodations

Layover pay $75

Doubles endorsement reimbursement

No tarping required

New trailer sets

Job summary

Salt City Trucking seeks a CDL-A Semi-Local Flatbed Driver for a Lumber Account, hauling dimensional lumber across Washington and Oregon. You will operate tandem flatbeds, secure loads, and work with assigned day cabs on a weekday schedule.

This role offers hotel accommodations for overnight layovers, paid layover, and potential extra days. No tarping required; trips include preloaded first loads and live loads on schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Doubles endorsement within 1 week of hire
• Safe driving record
• Able to strap and secure loads
• Comfortable with operating flatbed/heavy haul equipment

Responsibilities

• Haul lumber from manufacturer to retail facilities in WA/OR
• Operate tandem flatbed trailers
• Secure all loads and strap properly
• No tarping required
• Deliver to Lowe's and lumber yards
• Support other accounts up to 3 days per week

Skills

Safe driving

Load securement

Flatbed operation

Heavy haul awareness

DOT compliance

Job description

CDL-A Semi-Local Flatbed Driver – Lumber Account | WA & OR

Join a semi-local CDL-A driving position hauling dimensional pressure-treated lumber throughout Washington and Oregon. This heavy haul lumber account offers consistent weekday scheduling, assigned day cab equipment, and hotel accommodations for overnight layovers.

Pay Details

$85,000.00 per year

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,635
• Receive $0.01 CPM increases annually until reaching the maximum pay rate of $0.49 CPM
• $75 layover pay for each overnight layover
• Hotel accommodations provided for overnight layovers
• Doubles endorsement costs reimbursed by the account

Job Details

• Semi-local position operating throughout Washington and Oregon
• Haul dimensional pressure-treated lumber from the manufacturer to retail facilities, including Lowe's and various lumber yards
• Operate tandem flatbed trailers
• Heavy haul freight with loads up to 105,500 GVW
• First load is typically preloaded the night before, with subsequent loads live loaded as scheduled
• Drivers are responsible for strapping and securing all loads
• No tarping required
• Operate brand-new 40'/24' trailer combination sets with a turntable
• Minimal trailer uncoupling required
• Assigned day cab trucks
• Trucks must remain at the account during time off
• Drivers may support other DCS/JBI accounts an average of 3 days per week

Shift Details

• Monday–Friday schedule
• Typically off Saturday and Sunday
• Opportunity to work a 6th day if desired
• Morning start times between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM
• Average 12-hour workdays
• Drivers are typically out 1–2 nights per week, depending on the delivery route
• Hotel accommodations provided for overnight layovers
• $75 paid per layover

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• No SAP Drivers
• Must obtain a Doubles endorsement within 1 week of hire
• Account reimburses the cost of obtaining the Doubles endorsement
• Must be comfortable operating flatbed and heavy haul equipment
• Must be able to safely strap and secure all loads
• Must be willing to chain during snowy weather when required
• Must meet all DOT, company, and account-specific requirements
• Safe driving record