Class A Truck Driver / Flatbed

AppleOne Employment Services; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Hayward, CA is seeking an experienced Class A Truck Driver with flatbed experience for direct hire. The role emphasizes safe loading, securement, on-time deliveries and strong customer service.

You will operate a Class A flatbed, perform pre-trip inspections, maintain logs, and coordinate with dispatch. Applicants should have 2–5 years of experience, a valid CDL, and knowledge of DOT safety standards. Competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• 2–5 years of professional truck driving experience.
• Experience with flatbed or stakebed equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to prepare delivery paperwork and logs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A flatbed truck safely and professionally.
• Transport materials to customer sites, vendors, or internal locations.
• Secure loads using straps, chains, tarps and other flatbed equipment.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Maintain accurate delivery documentation and logs.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, warehouse, customers and staff.

Skills

CDL Class A

Flatbed driving

Load securement

Delivery paperwork

DOT compliance

Time management

Professional communication

Safety-first mindset

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Class A Truck Driver / Flatbed for a direct hire opportunity in Hayward, CA. This role is ideal for a reliable transportation professional with 2 to 5 years of truck driving experience and a strong focus on safety, customer service, and on‑time delivery.

This opportunity offers steady work in a manufacturing‑related environment where drivers play a critical role in supporting daily operations, material movement, and customer commitments. The right candidate will enjoy being part of a dependable team with supportive leadership, clear expectations, and a professional work environment focused on safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A flatbed truck safely and professionally while following all DOT and company requirements.
• Transport materials, equipment, or finished products to customer sites, vendors, or internal locations.
• Secure loads properly using straps, chains, tarps, and other approved flatbed equipment.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate delivery documentation, logs, and related transportation paperwork.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, warehouse teams, customers, and internal staff.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $28 to $29 per hour.
• Job Type: Direct Hire.
• Location: Hayward, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate Class A flatbed equipment for local or regional transportation needs.
• Secure, inspect, and transport loads safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Complete delivery paperwork, logs, and inspection records accurately.
• Support timely pickups and deliveries while maintaining professional communication.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• 2 to 5 years of professional truck driving experience.
• Flatbed or Stakebed driving experience with proper load securement knowledge preferred.
• Strong understanding of DOT safety standards and transportation regulations.
• Ability to conduct vehicle inspections and identify basic maintenance or safety issues.
• Dependable attendance, strong time management, and a safety‑first mindset.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work well with dispatch, warehouse, and customer contacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving in a manufacturing, industrial, construction supply, or materials transportation environment.
• Familiarity with local Bay Area routes and commercial delivery requirements.
• Experience using straps, chains, binders, tarps, and other flatbed securement equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.