CDL-A Flatbed Driver

Pay: $1,675 to $1,775 per week | Home Time: Every 7-14 days with a 34-48 hour reset
Freight: Flatbed | Location: St. Louis, MO 63101

70 CPM with loaded and empty miles paid
$30 additional pay on every load
Assigned Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors
$5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Practical flatbed routes and dependable freight flow give CDL-A drivers a steady combination of productive road time, assigned equipment, and regular home time. Rouse Trucking hauls building materials, pipe, coils, and similar flatbed freight across an established operating area primarily east of I-35.

Flatbed Freight & Pay

Weekly earnings are $1,675 to $1,775 per week, with 70 CPM paid on loaded and empty miles.

• $30 additional pay on every load
• Tarping required on approximately 3 out of 5 loads
• $30 load pay applies whether tarping is required or not
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers

Load securement and tarping are regular responsibilities, making prior flatbed experience important for the position.

Home Time & Running Area

Established flatbed freight and consistent route planning help balance productive time on the road with scheduled time at home.

• Drivers are home every 7-14 days
• Each home visit includes a 34-48 hour reset

Truck & Trailer

Drivers receive assigned equipment for consistent operation throughout their routes.

• 2020 through 2025 Peterbilt 567 and 579 tractors
• Automatic and manual transmission options
• 2024 48-foot spread-axle flatbed trailers
• Governed at 70 MPH

Drivers may take their assigned truck home with safe parking available. Regular maintenance helps support dependable operation and reduce downtime.

Transition Pay & Driver Options

Transition pay is provided during the first few weeks while drivers get familiar with routes, scheduling, and dispatch operations.

One pet may ride along with no breed or weight restrictions, and cats are allowed. One passenger age 10 or older is permitted with the required liability form.

Benefits

Health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and vacation time are available.

CDL-A Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license
• At least 1 year of tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years
• Minimum of 6 months of flatbed experience
• Tarping and load securement experience