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REGIONAL TRUCK DRIVER COMPANY - 6MO EXP REQUIRED - FLATBED - $1.45K PER WEEK - DECKER

Decker ā€¢ Ames, IA 50011 ā€¢ Posted 4 days ago

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As a Regional Truck Driver for Decker, you will operate regionally, pulling 48 ft. flatbed trailers. This role involves operating in the Midwest, including states like IA, IL, IN, WI, MN, KS, MO, NE, OH, PA, with home time on weekends for a minimum of a 34-hour reset. The position offers a comprehensive pay package, including performance-based bonuses, per diem, military pay, tarping/securement pay, stop pay, detention pay, layover pay, breakdown pay, and more. Drivers will operate a 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024 Peterbilt 579, Volvo, or Freightliner Cascadia, all equipped with the latest amenities.

Responsibilities

  • Operate regionally, pulling 48 ft. flatbed trailers.
  • Ensure 100% no touch; Tarping & securing required.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and avoid preventable accidents.
  • Maintain on-time delivery and no driver service failures.
  • Avoid load refusals and ensure timely paperwork submission.
  • Adhere to all traffic and transportation laws and regulations.
  • Utilize equipment and amenities effectively.
  • Participate in orientation and onboarding as required.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3 months verifiable CDL A experience with no more than 3 jobs in the last year.
  • Availability for dispatch 5 days a week.
  • No load refusals.
  • Turn in paperwork by weekly cutoff.
  • 100% on-time delivery; No driver service failures.
  • No CSA violations.
  • No preventable accidents.
  • Complete physical within the last 6 months or a new physical ahead of orientation.
  • Subject to pre-employment urinalysis and hair follicle drug test.

Full Job Description

CDL A Regional - Flatbed 1450 Minimum.

Company Flatbed Drivers Average $1,450 Minimum Pay! Weekly Gross

**Must Have a CDL A**



Job Description


As a home-weekly driver, you will operate regionally, pulling 48 ft. flatbed trailers.



Pay and Bonus Opportunities



Average Miles

2,000-2,200 miles per week



Pay Increases

$.01 at 90 days, then $.01 increase annually on anniversary date until cap of $.70 cpm



Monthly Bonus (Performance-Based)

Up to $.05 cpm per month



Per Diem

$.10 cpm for all Drivers - included in pay rate



Military Pay

Drivers who are currently serving or have served within the past 24 months

<2 years verified service = $.01 cpm pay increase

2+ years verified service = $.02 cpm pay increase



Tarp/Securement Pay

$50 Total

ā€¢$25 to tarp/secure

ā€¢$25 to untarp/unsecure



Stop Pay

$15.00 per pickup and delivery, except load origin and final delivery



Detention Pay

$20/hour for on-time delivery detention, capped at $200 each 24 hour period



Layover Pay

24 hours of layover = $75, subsequent 24-hour periods = $100



Breakdown Pay

$100 for 1st day, $150 for 2nd day, $200 for 3rd+ days



Chicago Cross Town Loads

$40 plus mileage



Details of Job Position



Primary Operating Area

Midwest (IA, IL, IN, WI, MN, KS, MO, NE, OH, PA)



Home Time

Home on weekend for a minimum of a 34 hour reset



Load or Unloading

100% no touch; Tarping & securing required



Freight Hauled

Mostly wallboard, coils, lumber, steel building products



Drop-n-Hook

Occasionally



Scales Paid

Yes



Tolls Paid

Yes



Lumpers Paid

Yes



Paychecks

Weekly via direct deposit



ELD and App

ELDs powered by Geotab and Transflo; Transflo/Decker mobile app



Fuel Card

Comdata



Equipment and Amenities

You will operate a 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024 Peterbilt 579, Volvo, or Freightliner Cascadia;

All trucks are governed at 65 mph, 68 mph on cruise control;

All trucks are equipped with: APU, 1,800-watt Inverter, Free Wi-Fi, Smart TV with Satellite Programming, Microwave, Refrigerator, CB Radio, Satellite Radio Hook-ups

Learn about our Equipment



Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Dr. on Demand, and more.

Your benefits are available the first of the month after 60 days of employment.

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Minimum Pay Criteria

1) Be available for dispatch 5 days a week

2) No load refusals

3) Turn in paperwork by weekly cutoff

4) 100% on-time delivery; No driver service failures

5) No CSA violations

6) No preventable accidents



Orientation and Onboarding



Orientation Pay

$500 after completion of Orientation



Location and Length

Fort Dodge, IA; 3 days



Traveling to Orientation

We offer a rental vehicle, plane, or reimbursement for driving own vehicle



Physicals

Applicants must have either a complete physical within the last 6 months, certified for 6 months or longer and does not expire within the next 3 months; or complete a new physical ahead of time or when arriving to Orientation in Fort Dodge, IA.



Drug Test

All applicants will be subject to a pre-employment urinalysis and hair follicle drug test prior to coming to Orientation. If unable to complete before arriving, tests will be administered on the first day of Orientation. Drivers will not be released to their truck until results come back negative.



Students

The training schedule is 4 weeks total: 1 week in Orientation, 3 weeks with an OTR trainer

$100 per day in Orientation and while with a trainer

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000