Class-A Flatbed Company Driver - $1, 700-$2, 100 Weekly

American Driver

Lafayette, Louisiana

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,600–$2,100 Per Week
SKILLS
Cargo/Freight, Class A License, Healthcare, Reimbursement, SAP, Scorecarding, Training Program, Truck Driver, Vehicle Fleets, Web Client Plug-ins
LOCATION
Lafayette, Louisiana
POSTED
2 days ago

Seeking skilled flatbed professionals looking for excellent equipment and steady miles. Take the wheel of a dedicated Long Hood Kenworth W900 and haul premium-paying freight nationwide.

Earnings and Bonuses

  • Base Rate: $0.65 CPM (every single mile is compensated)
  • Monthly Performance Incentive: Earn up to an extra $0.05 CPM (evaluated via Driver Scorecard: safety, idling, service, and compliance)
  • Weekly Gross Average: $1,600 - $2,100
  • Weekly Mileage Average: 2,500 - 3,000 miles
  • Extra Pay: $50.00 per tarping event + layover, detention, and multi-stop compensation

Premium Fleet and Equipment

  • Truck Model: Long Hood Kenworth W900s (average fleet age of 2-3 years)
  • Assignment: Permanently assigned trucks (no slip-seating)
  • Take-Home Option: Take the vehicle home during time off (requires secure parking; must plug in during winter months-no idling permitted)
  • Transmission: Both manual and automatic options available (requests honored based on availability)
  • Safety and Amenities: Equipped with front/rear cameras, power inverters in all units, and APUs on select trucks
  • Tools Provided: EZ Pass, PrePass, EFS fuel cards, and Motive/Qualcomm ELD systems

Freight and Lanes

  • Cargo Types: Lithium-ion batteries, server racks, air conditioning units, and general commodities
  • Tarping Requirements: Roughly 30% of loads require tarping (candidates must be capable of tarping)
  • Hazmat: 0% (strictly non-hazmat freight)

Time Off (Home Time)

  • Accumulation: Earn 1 day of home time for each week spent on the road.
  • Frequent Routes: Enhanced home time flexibility for drivers operating through our primary corridor (Minneapolis - Dallas - Western OH).

Company Benefits (Eligible after 60 days)

  • Comprehensive medical via United Healthcare
  • Optional life insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan featuring a 3% IRA match
  • Paid time off (Vacation)
  • Driver rider program and pet-friendly policy

Paid Orientation

  • Location: DoubleTree in Owatonna, MN (private single-occupancy rooms provided)
  • Duration: 2.5 days (complimentary breakfast and lunch included)
  • Perks: Adaptable start dates + travel expense reimbursement
  • Sign-on Credit: $150 added directly to your initial paycheck

Hiring Requirements

  • Age requirement: 23 years or older
  • Must possess a valid Class A CDL
  • OTR Experience: Minimum 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
  • Flatbed Experience: At least 1 year of verified flatbed history (no training program available)
  • Screening: Must successfully pass a new company-administered DOT physical (existing medical cards not accepted) and pass a urine drug screen

Background and Safety Record

  • No SAP drivers (lifetime disqualification policy)
  • Maximum of 3 employers within the past 12 months (strict limit)
  • No DUI/DWI convictions in the last 5 years
  • No felony convictions within the last 7 years
  • Zero major moving violations or serious preventable accidents in the past 3 years

Hiring Zones: Accepting applications from all states excluding California and Nevada. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 

Submit your application today, and our recruiting team will respond within 24 hours.

About the Company

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American Driver