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CLASS A CDL COMPANY DRIVER - 6MO EXP REQUIRED - REGIONAL - FLATBED - $1.45K PER WEEK - DECKER

Decker ā€¢ Dixon, IL 61021 ā€¢ Posted 5 days ago

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As a Class A CDL Company Driver for Decker, you will operate regionally, pulling 48 ft. flatbed trailers. This role involves 100% no-touch, tarping, and securing of loads, with a focus on mostly wallboard, coils, lumber, and steel building products. Drivers can expect to average $1,450 minimum pay per week, with a variety of bonuses and pay increases available.

Responsibilities

  • Operate regionally, pulling 48 ft. flatbed trailers.
  • Tarp and secure loads as required.
  • Ensure 100% on-time delivery with no driver service failures.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and avoid preventable accidents.
  • Avoid CSA violations.
  • Complete orientation and onboarding as required.
  • Travel to orientation if necessary.
  • Undergo a pre-employment urinalysis and hair follicle drug test.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3 months verifiable CDL A experience with no more than 3 jobs in the last year
  • Ability to operate a 48 ft. flatbed trailer
  • Ability to tarp and secure loads
  • 100% on-time delivery record
  • No preventable accidents
  • No CSA violations
  • Complete physical within the last 6 months or obtain a new physical during orientation
  • Pass a 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.

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.



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