Class A CDL DOD Team Flatbed Driver - Company Team Flatbed

Go Career Choice

Louisville, KY

The work is specific: Hazmat teams, DOD approval, all-48 freight except California, and a 3-weeks-out schedule for company teams. Weekly Pay • Flatbed bind/tarp weekly guarantee is higher than dry van • Company team retention package pays up to $19,000 over two years, split between drivers • Estimated team weekly guarantee: $4,250–$5,250 • $0.85 per loaded mile and $0.80 per empty mile • Per diem adds $0.17 per mile What You Will Haul • Most loads average 20,000 pounds or less • Mostly 48-foot vans, some 53-foot vans, and a few flatbeds • Flatbed work may require bind/tarp readiness • DOD-sensitive freight across all 48 states, excluding California hiring • All drivers and teams can expect to transport hazardous materials • No hazardous waste • Freight is heavy in the Midwest Time Out and Home Time • Option to stay home for 1 week • Other home-time options may include 2 weeks out with 2 days off, 3 weeks out with 6 days off, or 6 weeks out with 2 weeks off • There are no set lanes • Company teams are asked to stay out 3 weeks at a time Truck and Equipment • 72-inch sleeper • Lytx safety system • No inward or outward cameras • Freightliner company trucks • Governed at 68 MPH • Thermo King APU • 2000w inverter Driver Benefits • 5 vacation days first year; 10 days after year one • Retention bonus package up to $19,000 per team over two years • Company covers 80% of medical insurance cost • Dental, vision, and disability policies available • 401(k) with employer match Driver Requirements • No more than 3 violations in the last 5 years • No more than 2 accidents in the last 5 years • Ready-made teams only • Both drivers must have Hazmat • Both drivers must have 2 years of OTR experience • No more than 3 jobs in the last 5 years • Must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain DOD security clearance • No felonies at all Driver Responsibilities • Follow clearance, security, and freight-handling procedures • Handle flatbed securement or bind/tarp needs when assigned • Run as a ready-made CDL-A team • Haul DOD-sensitive and Hazmat freight safely • Keep trip updates, paperwork, and secure-load communication current DOD Clearance and Orientation • Drug test is urine only • DOD clearance must be completed before orientation • Clearance process can take 1–4+ weeks; average timing may run 4–6 weeks after fingerprinting • The company arranges and pays for the DOD clearance process • Most onboarding can be completed online • On-site orientation is usually 1 day in South Point, OH 45680 Fast Track Hiring • Submit your application for this route • A recruiter reviews your experience, location, schedule needs, and route fit before moving you forward • You can check application status and next steps from your driver dashboard