OTR CDL-A Flatbed Driver | Earn $2,400–$3,000/Week | Nationwide

Thedrivingdesk; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rider program

Pet program

Late-model equipment

Consistent nationwide freight

Change pay plans in future

Dedicated dispatch support

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk is seeking experienced Class A CDL Flatbed Drivers for all-branch, nationwide over-the-road freight. You will haul machinery, steel coils, lumber and other flatbed freight with 100% no-touch freight and are responsible for load securement and tarping.

Earn between $2,400 and $3,000 weekly, with options for CPM or percentage pay. Late-model equipment and consistent freight support your growth, with rider and pet programs and dedicated dispatch available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 months of recent OTR flatbed or step deck experience within last 18 months.
• Must be at least 23 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
• Maximum 3 moving violations in 3 years; maximum 1 at-fault accident.
• Ability to safely secure and tarp loads; meet DOT and company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Haul machinery, steel coils, lumber and other flatbed freight nationwide.
• Perform load securement and tarping daily; operate 100% no-touch freight.
• Deliver across the continental U.S. (excluding California) and ensure on-time performance.

Skills

Class A CDL

OTR flatbed/step deck

Load securement

Tarping

DOT compliance

Education

Valid CDL

Tools

Qualcomm system

Job description

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Flatbed Drivers for nationwide over-the-road freight. This position offers excellent earning potential, late-model equipment, and consistent freight for drivers who are comfortable hauling flatbed and step deck loads.

Drivers haul machinery, steel coils, lumber, and other flatbed freight. While freight is 100% no-touch, drivers are responsible for load securement and tarping.

Pay & Compensation

• Average weekly earnings: $2,400–$3,000
• Choose your pay plan:
  • $0.85 CPM, or
  • 30% of gross revenue
• $50 tarp pay
• $50 extra stop pay
• $25/hour detention pay (after 3 hours, when eligible)
• $100/day layover pay (when applicable)
• Direct deposit every Tuesday

Home Time

• 3 weeks out / 3 days home
• Florida-based drivers: 4 weeks out / 4 days home

Job Details

• OTR flatbed and step deck freight
• Haul machinery, lumber, steel coils, and general flatbed freight
• Approximately 30% drop-and-hook freight
• 100% no-touch freight
• Load securement and tarping required
• Operate throughout the continental U.S. (excluding California)

Equipment

• 2022–2026 Freightliner Cascadia & Volvo VNL tractors
• Automatic transmissions
• APU and inverter
• Qualcomm communication system
• Inward and outward-facing safety cameras

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 8 months of recent OTR flatbed or step deck experience within the last 18 months
• Must be at least 23 years old
• Maximum 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
• Maximum 1 at-fault accident in the past 3 years
• Ability to safely secure and tarp loads
• Must meet all DOT and company hiring requirements

Please Note: This position is not open to drivers with major driving violations or certain disqualifying background issues.

Additional Benefits

• Rider program available
• Pet program available
• Late-model equipment
• Consistent nationwide freight
• Opportunity to change pay plans in the future
• Dedicated dispatch support

Why Drivers Apply

• Earn $2,400–$3,000 per week
• Choose between CPM or percentage pay
• Consistent nationwide freight
• Late-model automatic equipment
• Rider and pet programs
• No freight handling beyond securement and tarping
• Strong accessorial pay including tarp, stop, detention, and layover pay