Class A Local Flatbed Driver

Staffmark; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Staffmark Perkspot

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a Class A Local Flatbed Driver in Eldridge, IA, with home daily routes and a starting pay rate of $35.00 per hour. The role emphasizes safe, on-time local deliveries of steel and related materials, load securing with chains and straps, and strict adherence to DOT regulations.

You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain delivery documentation, and provide excellent customer service at each location.

Qualifications

• CDL driving experience required (1+ year in last 3 years).
• 9+ months of recent tractor-trailer flatbed experience in last 3 years.
• Experience securing loads with chains and straps.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
• Maintain a clean MVR and meet all DOT compliance requirements.
• No DUI or serious driving violations in past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A flatbed truck to deliver steel, plate, structural steel, and related materials.
• Perform local deliveries with on-time service and professionalism.
• Secure freight using chains and straps per DOT regulations.
• Tarps loads during specified months and weather conditions.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain accurate delivery documentation.
• Follow company safety policies and DOT regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service at delivery locations.

Skills

CDL driving

Flatbed experience

Load securing

DOT regulations knowledge

MVR compliance

No DUI past 5 years

Job description

Now hiring for a Class A Local Flatbed Driver
Location: Eldridge, IA
Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour

Your Next Mile Starts With This New Opportunity.

Looking for Class A Local Flatbed Driver jobs in Eldridge where every mile matters? This opportunity puts your driving skills to work transporting goods safely, efficiently, and on schedule while supporting the businesses and customers that keep the economy moving.

Your Class A license opens the door — we make it worth walking through.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a Class A flatbed truck to deliver steel, plate, structural steel, and related materials.
• Perform local deliveries while maintaining on-time service and professionalism.
• Secure freight using chains and straps in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Tarp loads from October through March and during other weather-related conditions as needed.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain accurate delivery and transportation documentation.
• Follow all company safety policies and DOT regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service at delivery locations.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of CDL driving experience within the last 3 years.
• At least 9 months of recent tractor-trailer flatbed experience within the last 3 years.
• Experience securing loads using chains and straps.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
• Ability to maintain a clear MVR and meet all DOT compliance requirements.
• No DUI, reckless driving, or serious driving violations within the past 5 years.

Driving Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Current DOT Medical Card required.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse registration required.
• Must be at least 22 years old.
• Ability to operate an automatic transmission Class A flatbed truck.
• Local driving route with home daily schedule.
• Monday-Friday schedule with start times between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
• Overtime available after 40 hours worked.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Pay is provided for eligible Drivers
• Weekly Pay
• Staffmark Perkspot – discounts on almost anything you want to buy

What You Will Do

As a Class A Local Flatbed Driver you will safely operate vehicles to transport goods, materials, or equipment while following established routes, schedules, and safety regulations. You will perform vehicle inspections, maintain required documentation, communicate with dispatch or customers as needed, and help ensure deliveries are completed safely, accurately, and on time while maintaining a professional appearance and commitment to customer service.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while safely operating a vehicle.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, move, or secure freight and materials when required by the assignment.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and work safely in varying weather and road conditions.

Preferred Experience

• Previous professional driving, delivery, transportation, or logistics experience is preferred.
• Experience operating commercial vehicles, delivery trucks, box trucks, or tractor-trailers is beneficial depending on the assignment.
• Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs), GPS navigation, routing software, or transportation documentation is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate dependability, professionalism, and a commitment to safety are well positioned for success as a Class A Local Flatbed Driver.

A Class A Local Flatbed Driver plays a vital role in supporting transportation and logistics operations through safe, dependable vehicle operation. This position combines driving skill, responsibility, and professionalism to ensure products and materials reach their destinations safely and efficiently.

The Class A Local Flatbed Driver requires strong situational awareness, good judgment, and a commitment to following transportation procedures while maintaining excellent customer service and regulatory compliance. Successful candidates contribute directly to reliable supply chain operations.

This role offers an opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping keep businesses, customers, and communities connected through safe transportation.