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

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $95,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Hiring Bonus
Referral Bonus
Over-dimensional pay
Stop pay
Securement pay
Tarp pay
Border crossing bonus
weekly pay
Free iPad
Pet policy
Rider policy
Paid orientation
Modern trucks
Driver lounge access

Job Description

Koch Trucking is a family-owned transportation company that has been dedicated to providing excellent service since 1978. With a focus on respect, safety, innovation, and excellence, Koch Trucking has become a leader in the full-service transportation and distribution industry. The company is part of Koch Companies, which offers a comprehensive array of transportation services including truckload freight hauling, logistics, warehousing, and truck/trailer leasing. This robust network allows Koch Trucking to provide a diverse range of shipping solutions to meet the unique needs of its customers, ensuring reliable and flexible transportation services. Recognized for its exceptional workplace culture, Koch Trucking has earned accolades such as the 2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association and designation as a Top 200 Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Koch Trucking is actively seeking CDL-A Flatbed Company Drivers to join their flatbed division, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. This role focuses on hauling flatbed, step deck, and Conestoga trailers, providing consistent and steady miles while fostering familiarity with customers. Drivers enjoy routes that balance home time, typically being out 14-21 days depending on their location, and the company prides itself on a modern fleet, with an average truck age of 16 months including Volvo 860 and Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with premium driver-friendly features such as refrigerators, leather interiors, double bunks, built-in inverters, and more.

This position offers an attractive starting pay of $0.64 CPM based on experience, with average yearly earnings of $88,000 and top performers earning up to $98,000 annually. Additionally, new hires benefit from a $6,000 hiring bonus, a strong paid time off package that begins accruing immediately alongside three floating holidays annually, and comprehensive insurance options including health, dental, vision, life, and disability. Employees also enjoy a 401(k) plan with a company match, weekly pay, and a range of additional incentives such as stop pay, securement and tarp pay, over-dimensional load pay, and border crossing bonuses. Orientation is provided in luxury hotels with all expenses paid, ensuring drivers start their careers with the support they need.

Koch Trucking offers a work environment that values its drivers, providing amenities such as a free iPad with data to stay connected, a pet and rider-friendly policy, a driver app for ease of communication and support, and access to driver lounges stocked with essentials and snacks. The company fosters a family-like culture that supports driver well-being and success, reflecting its commitment to driver-focused values and operational excellence. Joining Koch Trucking means becoming part of a respected transportation leader with over four decades of experience and a commitment to advancing careers while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance. If you're an experienced CDL-A driver seeking a rewarding career with top pay, excellent benefits, and a modern fleet, Koch Trucking’s flatbed division is the place to grow and thrive.

Job Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum one year of driving experience
  • Experience hauling flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers preferred but not required

Job Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum one year of driving experience
  • Experience with flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers preferred
  • Ability to follow safety protocols
  • Strong communication skills
  • Commitment to maintaining equipment
  • Customer service orientation

Job Duties

  • Operate flatbed, step deck, and Conestoga trailers safely
  • Maintain timely and efficient delivery schedules
  • Ensure proper securement of loads including tarping
  • Adhere to safety and regulatory compliance standards
  • Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers
  • Complete required documentation and inspections
  • Participate in all company orientation and training programs

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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