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CDL-A COMPANY DRIVER - 6MO EXP REQUIRED - OTR - FLATBED - $1K - $1.7K PER WEEK - DECKER

Decker • Hollywood, MD 20636 • Posted 1 day ago

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In-person • Full-time • $1,000-$1,700/wk • Mid Level

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As a CDL-A Company Driver for Decker, you will operate OTR, pulling 48 ft. flatbed trailers throughout America’s Heartland, averaging 2,400 to 2,600 miles per week. This role includes home time every two weeks, with a performance-based monthly bonus and various pay increases and bonuses available. You will be responsible for tarping/securing loads, with a focus on steel, coils, lumber, wallboard, and building products.

Responsibilities

  • Operate OTR, pulling 48 ft. flatbed trailers
  • Average 2,400 to 2,600 miles per week
  • Get home every two weeks
  • Tarp/secure loads
  • Ensure 100% on-time delivery
  • Avoid CSA violations and preventable accidents

Qualifications

Required

  • CDL A license
  • 6 months recent flatbed experience preferred
  • Availability for dispatch 5 days a week
  • No load refusals
  • Turn in paperwork by weekly cutoff
  • 100% on-time delivery
  • No CSA violations
  • No preventable accidents

Full Job Description

CDL A Flatbed - OTR.

Southern Flatbed OTR Average $1,500 Weekly- $1,000 Minimum Pay

**Must Have CDL A, 6 Months Recent FB Experience Preferred**



Pay and Bonus Opportunities



Average Miles

2,400-2,600 per week



Average Gross Pay

$1,000 - $1,700



Job Description

You will operate OTR, pulling 48 ft. flatbed trailers. You will get home every two weeks and find yourself traveling 2,400 to 2,600 miles per week throughout America’s Heartland.



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

•$25 to tarp/untarp

•$25 to secure/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

Southeast and Midwest



Home Time

Out 12-14 days, home 2 days; Weekends not guaranteed



Load or Unloading

100% no touch; Tarping & securing required



Freight Hauled

Mostly steel, coils, lumber, wallboard, 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

Learn about our Benefits



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.