CDL-A Flatbed Truck Driver - $6,000 Hiring Bonus

Koch Trucking, a family-owned and driver-focused company since 1978, is a leading full-service transportation and distribution provider committed to respect, excellence, safety, and innovation. As part of Koch Companies, which encompasses six divisions offering broad transportation services including truckload freight hauling, logistics, warehousing, and truck/trailer leasing, Koch Trucking stands out for fostering a business environment that prioritizes employee satisfaction and customer success. The company enjoys recognition as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association and as a Top 200 Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Koch Trucking’s diverse transportation services include Dedicated, Regional, Flatbed, Marine, and Specialized operations designed to provide flexibility to drivers and meet unique customer shipping requirements.

Koch Trucking is actively hiring CDL-A Flatbed Company Drivers to join its flatbed division, offering an attractive salary package and comprehensive benefits. Flatbed routes focus on providing consistent and steady miles while allowing drivers to build familiarity with their customers. Drivers can expect an average annual salary of $88,000, with top performers earning up to $95,000 or even $98,000 annually. Starting pay is $0.64 cents per mile, scaled by experience, and comes with a $6,000 hiring bonus. Home time periods range from 14 to 21 days depending on location, supporting a good work-life balance. Drivers start accruing paid time off (PTO) immediately and receive three floating holidays every year.

Additional financial incentives enhance compensation, including over-dimensional pay, stop pay, securement pay, tarp pay, and bonuses for loaded border crossings into Canada. Drivers also benefit from a $3,000 referral bonus program. The truck fleet features modern Volvo 860 and Freightliner Cascadia models equipped with driver-friendly amenities such as refrigerators, leather interiors, double bunks, built-in inverters, and luxury features aimed at increasing comfort on the road. Koch offers all-expenses-paid orientation held in luxury hotels in Roseville, MN, and Appling, GA. Drivers are paid weekly and receive a free iPad with a data package to stay connected with family and friends. The company also supports pet and rider policies and provides access to the Rolling Strong driver app. Driver lounges offer conveniences like soap, shampoo, towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, laundry soap, and complimentary food such as pizza and sandwiches.

This role is ideal for experienced CDL-A licensed drivers with at least one year hauling flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers, although prior experience with these trailers is preferred but not mandatory. Drivers will find a supportive and respectful environment with Koch Trucking that values their safety and professional growth. The company’s dedication to safety, driver satisfaction, and a comprehensive benefits package makes it a top choice for professional truck drivers seeking long-term career opportunities in the flatbed trucking sector. By joining Koch Trucking, drivers become part of a respected company known for its culture of excellence, innovative technology, and commitment to its employees and customers.