Owner-Operator Flatbed Truck Driver

Coastal Elite Pro; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Illinois is seeking a CDL A Flatbed Owner Operator to operate your own truck hauling flatbed freight along over-the-road lanes. You choose loads based on your preferences with no forced dispatch, while aiming for steady earnings and appropriate home time.

Provide safe, professional operation, secure loads with best practices, tarp when required, maintain DOT compliance, and manage business expenses as an independent owner-operator.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A with flatbed experience preferred.
• Experience hauling flatbed freight preferred.
• Strong load securement and safety knowledge.
• DOT compliance awareness.
• Good business and expense management skills.
• Reliable, safety-focused driving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL A flatbed truck safely and professionally.
• Secure loads per best practices and ensure load integrity.
• Tarps to be used when required.
• Maintain DOT compliance and complete required documentation.
• Manage business expenses and operational requirements as an independent owner-operator.

Skills

CDL A

Flatbed freight

Load securement

DOT compliance

Business management

Safety mindset

Job description

CDL A Flatbed Owner Operator Driver

Operate your own truck to haul primarily flatbed freight using over-the-road lanes. Select loads based on your preferences with no forced dispatch, while working toward steady earnings and appropriate home time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, professional operation of a CDL A flatbed vehicle
• Secure loads correctly and follow flatbed best practices
• Tarp loads when required
• Maintain DOT compliance and complete required documentation
• Manage business expenses and operational requirements as an independent owner-operator

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid CDL A
• Experience hauling flatbed freight preferred
• Strong knowledge of load securement and safety procedures
• Ability to stay DOT compliant
• Good business and expense management skills
• Reliable, safety-focused driving mindset