Seasonal Flats (Reese)

Dht Inc; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term employment after harvest

Job summary

Dave Hausbeck Trucking (DHT) in Michigan's Thumb region is seeking CDL-A drivers for a seasonal flatbed harvest operation commencing in late August. You will transport beet tare totes between factories and piling grounds using flatbed trailers, with night shifts and home daily after each shift.

Qualified drivers may begin in DHT's Dry Van Division before harvest and transfer to Flatbed when operations start; opportunities for long-term employment after harvest and transfers to other divisions

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and 3–6 months CDL-A driving experience preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Flatbed experience preferred but not required.
• Must pass DOT drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport beet tare totes using flatbed trailers.
• Properly securing loads using straps and load securement equipment.
• Performing pre-trip, post-trip, and load securement inspections.
• Maintaining DOT compliance and following all safety regulations.
• Working closely with dispatch, customers, and plant personnel.
• Providing professional and courteous service throughout the harvest season.

Skills

CDL-A

Load securement

DOT compliance

Safety consciousness

Job description

Michigan Thumb Region Beet Harvest Operations

Immediate Openings Available

Dave Hausbeck Trucking (DHT) is hiring CDL-A Drivers for our upcoming Michigan Thumb Sugar Beet Harvest Flatbed operation beginning in late August.

This seasonal position offers the opportunity to work in a specialized agricultural hauling operation transporting beet tare totes from area sugar beet factories and piling grounds using flatbed trailers throughout Michigan's Thumb region.

Qualified drivers may also have the opportunity to begin working immediately in DHT's Dry Van Division prior to harvest season and transition into the Flatbed Division when harvest operations begin.

Drivers who successfully complete the harvest season may have the opportunity to remain in the Flatbed Division, return to Dry Van operations, or transition into another DHT division based on business needs and driver preference.

EARNINGS & BENEFITS

Potential Earnings of $1,500-$1,800+ Per Week During Peak Harvest Operations*

*Based on seven-day workweeks and overtime opportunities during peak harvest season.

• Weekly Pay
• Opportunity for Long-Term Employment After Harvest

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

As a Seasonal Flatbed Driver, you'll play an important role in supporting Michigan's sugar beet harvest by transporting beet tare totes between sugar beet factories and piling grounds using flatbed trailers.

This position helps keep one of Michigan's largest agricultural industries moving during the busiest time of the year.

Responsibilities Include:

• Safely transporting beet tare totes using flatbed trailers
• Properly securing loads using straps and load securement equipment
• Performing pre-trip, post-trip, and load securement inspections
• Maintaining DOT compliance and following all safety regulations
• Working closely with dispatch, customers, and plant personnel
• Providing professional and courteous service throughout the harvest season
• Operating safely and efficiently in a fast-paced seasonal environment

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Night shift position
• Home daily after every shift
• Seasonal harvest position beginning in late August
• Peak harvest operations may require up to 7 days per week during the first 2–3 weeks
• Significant overtime opportunities during peak harvest season
• Workload typically decreases as harvest progresses
• Opportunity for immediate employment before harvest season begins
• Opportunity to transfer into another DHT division upon completion of harvest season

REAL FLATBED WORK

Candidates must be comfortable with:

• Safely and correctly securing loads
• Working independently
• Operating in changing weather conditions
• Working in a fast-paced harvest environment
• Following safety procedures at all times

This is hands‑on trucking for drivers who take pride in doing the job right.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3–6 months CDL-A driving experience preferred
• One year of experience preferred
• Flatbed experience preferred but not required
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to secure loads using straps and load securement equipment
• Must pass DOT drug screen and physical

ABOUT DHT

Dave Hausbeck Trucking (DHT) is a family‑owned transportation company headquartered in Reese, Michigan. For more than 40 years, DHT has built a reputation for safety, reliability, and exceptional customer service throughout the transportation industry.

We offer long‑term career opportunities across multiple divisions, a strong safety culture, and a workplace where hard work and professionalism are recognized and rewarded.

Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.