What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Daily + Local Flatbed + $76k/Yr + Weekends Off! (IL) position at Herman N Logistics?
Local CDL-A Flatbed Driver – Romeoville, IL Terminal
Terminal & Route Logistics
- Base Location: Chicago Tube & Iron terminal in Romeoville, IL.
- Route & Freight: Regional flatbed deliveries across IA and IL, hauling raw steel tubing and conduit in Conestoga or pup trailers. Nearly 100% preloaded (10% drop/hook, 90% live unloads; no driver unload). Averaging 170 miles and 6 stops daily.
Weekly Pay & Financial Structure
- Earnings: Averages $76,200 yearly ($1,465 weekly).
- Pay Scale: $0.55 CPM base plus a $200 weekly attendance bonus and $20–$22 stop pay.
- Extras: Paid detention ($22/hr), breakdowns/weather ($15/hr), hourly work ($18/hr), holidays ($200/day), training ($200/day), safety training ($20/hr), off-account runs ($225–$300/day), and trainer pay ($75/day).
Shift Schedule & Home Time
- Workweek: Monday through Friday with weekends off.
- Timing: Starts around 5:00 AM (2-hour flexibility window) with an 8-hour daily minimum.
- Home Time: Daily resets at home.
Equipment Specifications
- Truck & Trailer: Manual day cabs pulling 48-foot split-axle flatbeds, Conestogas, or pups (manual restriction required; no slip-seating).
Flatbed Requirements & Special Duties
- Certification: Company-provided flatbed training required.
- Securement: 100% strapping over cargo up to 12'6" high (involves frequent trailer climbing) and manually tarping about 1 load weekly (up to 50 lbs). Uniforms provided.
Company Benefits & Perks
- Time Off: PTO accrues from day one.
- Insurance & Retirement: Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days, plus a 401(k) match.
- Support: Access to mental health programs, family planning, and disability coverage.
Salary : $76,000 - $76,200