CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $1,675 to $1,775 per week | Home Time: Every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset
Freight: Flatbed | Location: Tallahassee, FL 32301

70 CPM with loaded and empty miles paid
$30 additional pay on every load
2020–2025 Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors
$5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Experienced CDL-A flatbed drivers can expect established freight primarily east of I-35, regular home time, and assigned equipment. Rouse Trucking hauls building materials, pipe, coils, and similar flatbed freight with a schedule built around productive time on the road and 34–48 hour resets at home.

Flatbed Freight & Pay

Drivers earn $1,675 to $1,775 per week with 70 CPM paid on loaded and empty miles.

• Additional $30 paid on every load

• Tarping needed on approximately 3 out of 5 loads

• $30 load pay applies whether tarping is required or not

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Load securement and tarping are regular parts of the position, so drivers should be comfortable with hands-on flatbed work.

Home Time & Running Area

Home time is every 7–14 days with a 34–48 hour reset. The primary running area is generally east of I-35, providing established freight coverage while maintaining regular scheduled time at home.

Truck & Trailer

Rouse Trucking provides assigned equipment with no need to switch trucks between trips.

• 2020 through 2025 Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors

• Automatic and manual transmission options

• 2024 48-foot spread-axle flatbed trailers

• Trucks governed at 70 MPH

Drivers may take their assigned truck home when they have a safe place to park it. Regular maintenance helps support dependable operation and reduce downtime.

Transition Pay & Driver Options

Transition pay is provided during the first few weeks while drivers become familiar with routes, scheduling, and dispatch operations.

One pet may ride along with no breed or weight restrictions, and cats are allowed. One passenger is also permitted with the required liability form and must be at least 10 years old.

Benefits

Health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and vacation time are available.

CDL-A Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license

• At least 1 year of tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years

• Minimum of 6 months of flatbed experience

• Tarping and load securement experience

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.