Dedicated CDL A Truck Driver - Over-dimensional, flatbed freight - Durham - NC

Hiring Dedicated Over-Dimensional Drivers

• STRONG PAY, STEADY WORK
  • 59-64CPM base plus monthly performance bonus*
• SPECIALIZED FREIGHT, DEDICATED ROUTES
  • Put your experience to work hauling specialized freight
• SAME ACCOUNT, FAMILIAR LANES
  • Dedicated OD freight with predictable routes

Why Drive for Smokey Point?

At Smokey Point Distributing, drivers aren't an afterthought. They're the reason the company exists. Founded by drivers 40 years ago, SPD was built on firsthand experience of what it takes to succeed behind the wheel, and that mindset still shapes how the company treats its team today.

Over Dimensional Flatbed Driver Overview

• Pay that rewards specialized drivers. Earn a base of 59-64CPM based on verified flatbed experience. In 2026, our solo OD drivers are on pace to earn an average of $84,000, and our top 20% average $110,000 (year-to-date gross pay, projected to year-end).*
• Bonus miles that add up. Earn a monthly performance bonus of 1-4CPM on all miles, earning 1CPM for each 1,000 miles you run over your monthly mileage minimum.
• Dedicated lanes that keep you moving. Run dedicated lanes with some lanes running to Ontario, Canada, with predictable routes built around a dedicated account.
• Home time you can count on. Run 2-3 weeks at a time with 3.5-4 days home to reset and recharge before your next run.

Benefits & Perks

• Getting started: Paid orientation covers your travel, accommodations, and meals as you get rolling with SPD.
• Insurance: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, and vision insurance. HSA/FSA and prescription drug coverage are also available.
• Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Paid time off / vacation: New employees receive 40 hours of vacation leave per year.
• Paid holidays: Employees receive 7 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave: Employees receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Driver referral bonus: $1,500 per hired team, $500 per hired solo driver.
• On the road: Fuel cards and pet & rider policies help make life on the road easier and more flexible.

Extras That Add Up

• Orientation pay ($1,750, paid in two installments)
• Layover pay ($150/day if no load or 24hr downtime)
• Detention pay ($20/hr after 4 hrs, max 8 hrs per day)
• Clean inspection bonus ($75 Level 1, $50 Level 2, $25 Level 3)

Actual pay depends on experience, miles driven and performance. The wage scale and benefits described above reflect what Smokey Point Distributing reasonably expects to offer for this position as of the date of this posting.

There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 1+ year of 10'-wide flatbed experience within the last 5 years
• TWIC/Hazmat preferred