CDL Class A Flatbed Driver

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Location: Michigan or Northern Indiana
Trucking Driver Type: Company driver
Trucking Route: Regional
Work Location: Michigan and Great Lakes Region

Overview: Tandem Specialized, Inc. (www.tand.com)
Tandem Specialized is looking to expand their existing fleet of OTR flatbed truck drivers. Tandem is a
family operated trucking company with several decades of experience in the trucking industry. The
average age of trucks is less than 2 years old. Tandem does own and operate many trailers with sliding
tarp systems. These positions offer more opportunity for home time and flexibility on the road.
We are looking for passionate drivers with flatbed, dry van, or similar types of truck driving experience.

• All trucks are equipped with sleeper-berths and include inverters, APU, fridge, and bunk heaters.
• All trucks less than 2 years old. We target 4-year trade cycles.
• In addition to our 2-axle flatbeds, Tandem also operates a large fleet of 8-axle flatbeds, B-trains, and several 53' dry vans.
• Region consists of mostly Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, and some in Kentucky and Tennessee.
• We have OTR opportunities throughout the Midwest and South.
• Main operating terminal in Grayling, MI with 24/7 access to driver lounge and showers. A second smaller office is located in St. Louis, MI.
• Drivers are home every weekend and guaranteed minimum miles. Drivers may also choose to be home every other weekend, with higher mileage guarantees.

Pay

• $2,500 Bonus Pay for Orientation Training
• Paid Weekly
• Minimum guaranteed 2,000 miles/week for home every weekend plan.
• Minimum guaranteed 2,250 miles/week for home every OTHER weekend plan
• Ability to earn $70,000 - $90,000 as an OTR flatbed truck driver.
• Yearly compensation = over $70,000 in 1st year.

Job Requirements:

• Class A CDL required with a minimum 1-year experience as a flatbed driver
• Truck Driving: 1-year (Required)
• Ability to pass DOT physical exam (Required)
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing (Required)
• Extensive knowledge of FMCSA and DOT regulations
• Willingness to haul freight into Canada is a plus, and comes with additional bonuses.

Job Description:

• Participate in periodic DOT trainings
• Random DOT drug screens
• Haul freight throughout the Midwest with some southern states
• Emphasis on the states of MI, IL, IN, OH, KY, WI, TN
• No travel to the Northeast (New England, Long Island, etc)
• Verify shipment accuracy with paperwork and collect proof of delivery signatures
• Have a professional attitude and be courteous to staff and customers
• Ability to throw straps to properly secure cargo
• Willingness to pull various trailer types is highly desired
• Willingness to tarp loads using 8' drop tarps.

Bonus Programs including

• Safety Bonus
• Performance Bonus
• Tenure Pay (up to $75/week)
• Extra stop off pay, and Detention Pay (where applicable)
• Cell Phone allowance
• Tarping pay ($50.00/load)
• Driver Referral Bonuses (up to $7,500/driver)

Full Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance $50,000
• Paid time off (PTO & Holidays) - 15 paid days off within 1st year.
• Simple IRA with up to 3% match on earnings
• Breakdown Pay, Bereavement Pay
• Paid orientation
• Rider (passenger) program, and PET policy available

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Flatbed: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: Mostly regional (MI, OH, IN, IL, KY, WI, TN)