Looking for a CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver role with guaranteed weekend home time? Look no further. We provide top-of-the-line Peterbilt 579 automatic transmission trucks paired with lightweight aluminum frame flatbed trailers. As a family-owned top-tier flatbed carrier, safety is paramount, reflected in our exceptional safety rating. We offer a Path to Success program, including a Weekly Minimum Pay, Pay for Performance Bonus Program, and flexibility in choosing between Cents per Mile or Percentage of Load compensation.

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Experienced Class A CDL Flatbed Truck Driver

Pay: Average $1,400 weekly, with Minimum Pay Program

Pay for Performance Bonus: Up to $600 monthly

Path to Success Pay: Up to $5,000, based on experience

Home Time: Every weekend

Equipment: Peterbilt 579 automatic transmission trucks

Trailer: 53-foot flatbed

Freight: Machinery, Coils, Pipe, Lumber, Rebar, specializing in oversized loads

Experience: 1 year flatbed experience in the last 3 years

Benefits: Major Medical, 401K, Vacation, and Holiday Pay

Job Details

Pay and Home Time: This position ensures weekend home time, with guaranteed 34 hours and an average of 46-53 hours spent at home each weekend. Expect weekly pay of around $1,400, with a Weekly Minimum Pay for consistency. The Pay for Performance Bonus rewards each load hauled, offering up to an additional $600 monthly. Additionally, the Path to Success program provides up to $5,000 transition pay.

Duties: You'll haul a variety of freight, including Machinery, Coils, Pipe, Lumber, Rebar, and oversized loads. Our comprehensive pay structure covers Detention, Breakdown, Tarp, Layover, Over Dimension, and Short Haul. Enjoy benefits like E-Z pass and Pre pass, with compensation for all miles driven, loaded or empty, including pay for driving home.

Equipment Details: Our fleet consists of Peterbilt 579 automatic transmission tractors, averaging 1.5 years in age, equipped with advanced safety features like Drivecam, Lane Departure, Lane Change Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Active Braking. The 53-foot lightweight all-aluminum frame flatbed trailers ensure efficient hauling.

Orientation: Upon joining, expect a seamless experience with transportation (flight or rental car), 3 daily meals, and lodging provided during orientation, held Monday to Friday. Following completion, you'll be matched with a driver manager based on your personality and communication style. Post-orientation, you'll be dispatched with a load, routed home for the weekend.

Benefits: 401K with company contribution Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance ($56 single / $132 family per week), Metlife Dental Insurance ($4.42 single / $12.87 family per week), $20,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance, Paid time off and Holiday pay after 6 months, Loyalty Program with an annual pay increase.

Qualifications: Class A License (CDL-A) Current DOT medical card 1 year flatbed experience in the last 3 years

Culture:

Values: Hiring and developing top talent in flatbed truck drivers, logistics experts, and Maintenance professionals. Safety: Prioritizing flatbed truck equipment and maintenance safety. Service: Maintaining the highest quality service standards. Understanding: Respecting and understanding both customers' and employees' needs and expectations. Excellence: Continuously striving for logistics excellence. Teamwork: Collaborating as a team for collective success.

You can reach our team at (888) 653-1911

Our Philosophy:

At American Trucking Group, our "We Care" attitude is evident from the start. We value family above all else, striving to align the needs of our CDL A truck drivers with a lifestyle that enriches both them and their loved ones. Our commitment is twofold: providing competitive paychecks while ensuring our drivers enjoy the home time they deserve. Moreover, we pride ourselves on offering the industry's most comprehensive benefits package, setting us apart from other trucking companies.

Recognizing the vital role CDL A truck drivers play, we foster a culture of respect and appreciation throughout our company. Your safety is paramount to us, and we prioritize it above all else. We extend a warm invitation to Class A CDL truck drivers to join our close-knit family and contribute to the most dynamic team in the trucking industry.

Opportunities Await: Our range of truck driving positions spans local, dedicated, regional, OTR, dry van, reefer, container (intermodal), and flatbed routes. Don't miss your chance to join the premier fleet in the industry.