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CDL-A Flatbed Driver - Average $85,000/Year + $6,000 Sign-On

Silver Spring, MD, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Hiring Bonus
weekly pay
Referral Bonus
Pets allowed
Rider policy
Free iPad

Job Description

Koch Trucking is a well-established, family-owned trucking company that has been operational since 1978. As a driver-focused organization, Koch Trucking places great emphasis on respect, excellence, safety, and innovation, which has positioned the company as a leader in full-service transportation and distribution. These core values have fostered a healthy business environment where both employees and customers experience growth and success. The company offers a broad range of transportation solutions including Dedicated, Regional, Flatbed, Marine, and Specialized services, allowing flexibility to meet the distinct needs of customers while providing attractive career paths for drivers. As part of Koch Companies, which encompasses six divisions, Koch Trucking benefits from a diverse portfolio of services such as truckload freight hauling, logistics, warehousing, and truck/trailer leasing, enhancing its capacity to deliver superior service and maintain industry leadership. The company has received prestigious recognition including being named a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association and a Top 200 Workplace by Minneapolis Star Tribune, underscoring its commitment to inclusivity and workplace excellence.

Koch Trucking is currently hiring CDL-A Flatbed Company Drivers to join its flatbed division. This role offers an attractive annual salary with an average earning of $85,000, and top performers can earn up to $95,000 annually. Starting pay ranges from 61 to 63 cents per mile, depending on experience, along with a substantial $6,000 hiring bonus. The driving routes provide consistent, steady miles with an opportunity to develop familiarity with the customers you serve, creating a stable and rewarding work environment. Drivers enjoy great home time arrangements, typically out for 14 to 21 days depending on location, which helps maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Additional employee benefits include a comprehensive PTO package that accrues from day one, three floating holidays per year, and full insurance coverage including health, dental, vision, life, and disability. A 401k plan with a company match is also offered, helping drivers plan for their financial future. To further support driver satisfaction and performance, over-dimensional pay, stop pay, tarp pay, border crossing bonuses, and referral bonuses are provided. Orientation is conducted in luxury hotels with expenses covered, held in Roseville, MN, and Appling, GA. The fleet consists of modern trucks, three years old or newer, with an average age of 16 months, featuring Volvo 860 and Freightliner Cascadia models equipped with refrigerators, leather interiors, double curtain wraps, double bunks, and built-in inverters to ensure driver comfort.

Drivers receive weekly pay and are provided with a free iPad and data package to stay connected with family and friends while on the road. Moreover, Koch Trucking supports a pet and rider policy, offers a proprietary Rolling Strong driver app, and free drivers lounge benefits that include toiletries, laundry soap, and snacks. This position is ideal for CDL-A licensed drivers with at least one year of experience hauling flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers who seek a rewarding, stable, and driver-centric company environment to grow their career.

Job Requirements

  • valid Class A CDL
  • minimum one year of driving experience
  • experience with flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers preferred
  • ability to work independently
  • pass DOT physical and drug tests
  • strong safety orientation
  • willingness to travel out 14-21 days

Job Qualifications

  • CDL-A license
  • minimum one year of flatbed driving experience preferred
  • knowledge of flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers
  • excellent driving record
  • familiarity with DOT regulations
  • good communication skills
  • ability to manage time and routes effectively

Job Duties

  • Operate flatbed trucks safely and efficiently
  • manage delivery schedules and report progress
  • maintain communication with dispatch and customers
  • ensure compliance with DOT regulations
  • perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • secure loads properly using tarps and other equipment
  • handle paperwork and logs accurately

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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