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

Hammond, IN, 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 with company match
Paid Time Off
Hiring Bonus
weekly pay
Referral Bonus
Pet policy
Rider policy

Job Description

Koch Trucking is a family-owned transportation company that has been dedicated to providing exceptional service since 1978. Known for its driver-focused culture, Koch Trucking has grown into a full-service transportation and distribution leader offering a wide range of services including Dedicated, Regional, Flatbed, Marine, and Specialized transportation. The company places a strong emphasis on respect, excellence, safety, and innovation, creating a healthy business environment where both employees and customers can thrive. As one of the six divisions under Koch Companies, Koch Trucking benefits from a comprehensive slate of services such as truckload freight hauling, logistics, warehousing, and truck/trailer leasing, reinforcing its position as an industry leader.

Koch Trucking is currently seeking CDL-A Flatbed Company Drivers to join their flatbed division. This role offers an average annual salary of $85,000, with top performers earning up to $95,000, and a $6,000 hiring bonus. The company's flatbed routes provide consistent and steady miles, fostering familiarity with customers and routes. Drivers will benefit from competitive starting pay ranging from 61 to 63 cents per mile, based on experience. Additionally, Koch Trucking offers a comprehensive PTO package, starting accrual from the first day of employment, plus three floating holidays each year. Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are part of the benefits, along with a 401k plan with company match.

The position includes additional pay opportunities such as over dimensional pay, stop pay, tarp pay, and bonuses for loaded border crossings to Canada for those who choose to participate. Referral bonuses, all-expenses-paid orientation in luxury hotels located in Roseville, MN, and Appling, GA are also offered. Drivers will operate newer trucks, averaging 16 months old, including Volvo 860 and Freightliner Cascadias equipped with modern amenities like refrigerators, leather interiors, double curtain wraps, double bunks, and built-in inverters for convenience and comfort. Weekly pay, a free iPad with a data package to stay connected, pet and rider policies, as well as driver-friendly tools like the Rolling Strong driver app and free drivers lounge benefits, enhance the overall driver experience.

Koch Trucking prides itself on maintaining a culture and service excellence that stand apart in the transportation industry. Recognized as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association and a Top 200 Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Koch Trucking is committed to providing its drivers with a supportive, respectful, and rewarding work environment. If you are a CDL-A driver with experience hauling flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers, and you value a company that prioritizes its drivers' well-being and success, Koch Trucking invites you to apply and join their family today.

Job Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum one year of driving experience
  • Experience with flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers preferred but not required
  • Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screening
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Willingness to travel extensively
  • Ability to handle physical demands of the job

Job Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL license
  • Minimum one year of flatbed or related driving experience
  • Familiarity with flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers preferred
  • Strong commitment to safety and compliance
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic mechanical knowledge for vehicle inspections

Job Duties

  • Drive flatbed trucks safely and efficiently
  • Load and unload cargo on flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers
  • Maintain compliance with DOT and company safety regulations
  • Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers
  • Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance
  • Manage trip documentation and logbooks accurately
  • Ensure timely and professional delivery of freight

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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