What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Dedicated Flatbed Driver position at americantruckinggroup?
Pay: $2,000 to $2,100 per week | Home Time: Every weekend with a 34-hour reset
Location: Meridian, MS | Freight: Dedicated stainless-steel flatbed freight
$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified drivers
Dedicated freight originating near Calvert, Alabama
Lightweight tarps designed for this account
Assigned Kenworth T680 tractors
Consistent flatbed freight and a dedicated route flow give experienced steel haulers a specialized operation with dependable weekly movement. CDL-A drivers haul stainless-steel freight using account-specific equipment while receiving planned backhauls, weekly home time, and $2,000 to $2,100 per week.
A Week on the Account
Drivers pick up stainless-steel freight near Calvert, Alabama and continue moving after delivery with available backhaul loads.
• Planned backhauls help position drivers toward the next outbound shipment
• Home every weekend for a 34-hour reset
• Dedicated freight supports consistent weekly movement
What You'll Haul
Loads include smaller stainless-steel coils and flat stainless-steel sheets. Freight is primarily live loaded and live unloaded.
• Approximately 75% of loads require tarping
• Lightweight six-foot drop tarps are used
• Tarp compensation is included in the account's pay program
Drivers need previous steel-hauling, tarping, and load-securement experience for this specialized freight.
Equipment Built for the Freight
Drivers receive assigned newer-model Kenworth T680 tractors paired with 2025 Extreme flatbed trailers configured for the securement and tarping requirements of the customer freight.
• 48-foot Extreme flatbed trailer
• 12 winches and straps
• Two lightweight six-foot drop tarps
Drivers remain with the same trailer throughout each trip.
Compensation & Sign-On Bonus
Pay is $2,000 to $2,100 per week. Qualified drivers are also eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Home time includes an every-weekend 34-hour reset.
Before Your First Load
Orientation runs Monday through Thursday and pays $100 per day. Hotel accommodations, meals, and travel arrangements are provided.
After orientation, drivers transition into their assigned equipment and begin running the dedicated account.
Required Experience
• Valid CDL-A license
• Minimum one year of OTR experience within the last five years
• Minimum six months of flatbed experience
• Steel-hauling experience required
• Current coil-hauling certification required
• Tarping and load-securement experience required
• Acceptable driving record required
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
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