CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Rouse Trucking • Chicago, IL

4d • Remote

About The Position

Rouse Trucking is hiring CDL-A flatbed drivers for practical regional freight, dependable route planning, and regular home time every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset. Drivers haul building materials, pipe, coils, and similar flatbed freight. Tarping is required on approximately 3 out of 5 loads. Drivers should be comfortable with tarping and load securement as part of the position. Routes may vary based on customer needs. Rouse Trucking operates 2020 through 2025 Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors with automatic and manual transmission options. Assigned trucks and 2024 48-foot spread-axle flatbed trailers. Trucks are governed at 70 MPH. Drivers may take their assigned truck home with a safe place to park it. Regular equipment maintenance helps support dependable operation and reduce downtime. You'll receive transition pay during your first few weeks while getting familiar with routes, scheduling, and dispatch operations. One pet is allowed with a $500 non-refundable deposit. There are no breed or weight restrictions, and cats are allowed. One passenger is allowed with the required liability form. The passenger must be at least 10 years old.

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license
• At least 1 year of tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years
• At least 6 months of flatbed experience
• Tarping and load securement experience

Responsibilities

• Haul building materials, pipe, coils, and similar flatbed freight.
• Tarping is required on approximately 3 out of 5 loads.
• Perform load securement.
• Operate assigned Peterbilt 567/579 equipment.
• Take assigned truck home with a safe place to park it.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation time
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers
• Transition pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed