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What they do
A Flatbed Truck Driver drives flatbed trucks short and log distances. Often requires expertise in staging, loading and delivering cargo. Occasionally requires experience with forklifts.
$50,222 / year median in Illinois
-22% projected decline
Job Description
System Transport is Now Hiring Experienced Regional CDL-A Flatbed Drivers Flatbed CDL-A Driver
- Home Most Weekends Earn $53,092
- $118,560 per Year
- Full Benefits You Asked.
We Listened. Now Offering Higher Pay!
Now Hiring For:
Experienced Flatbed CDL-A drivers Regional route Home most weekends $1,800 transition package including $1,000 orientation pay Late-model equipment with modern safety technology Full benefits + 401(k) match +
PTO Driver Benefits:
GREAT PAY PACKAGE
Earn $0.65 to $0.69 per mile , depending on experience Earn $1,021
- $2,280 per week depending on experience, routes, regular attendance, and length of service Full pay package also includes other accessorial compensation to include tarp pay, stop pay, detention pay, border crossing pay, safety bonuses, and over-dimensional pay as appropriate
PAID ORIENTATION
We host you in our office in Spokane, Washington. Airfare, single-occupancy room, breakfast, and lunch are all on us! Dinner is your time to explore what Spokane has to offer. Arrive Monday, and get your truck by Saturday. It's that easy!
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance Benefits are available to enroll in after the eligibility waiting period has been met Long and short-term disability Health savings account 401(k) with match Employee assistance program Life insurance $1,800 transition package Accrue 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours worked, then 1-9 years get 80 hours PTO, 10+ years get 120 hours PTO And much more!
PET POLICY + GUEST RIDER POLICY
System Transport does not allow pets System Transport allows riders aged 7 and up after 90 days of safe driving
YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED. SYSTEM TRANSPORT OFFERING HIGHER PAY FOR MIDWEST FLATBED DRIVERS!
Looking for an exciting driving opportunity in the western region of America? System Transport is hiring Experienced CDL-A flatbed truck drivers for regional and OTR routes. As a driver, you will be transporting important goods and materials such as glass, steel, aluminum, building materials, machinery, coils, and specialty metals. We offer competitive pay packages and excellent benefits. Don't wait, apply now! Join our team and become America Proud, Flatbed Strong with System Transport. How to
Qualify:
REQUIRED
Must have a valid Class A driver's license (CDL-A)
REQUIRED
Minimum of 6+ months of driving experience preferred (if you are a
RECENT CDL-A
Grad, we will train you
REQUIRED
A safe driving record on the road
REQUIRED
Must be 21 years of age or older
REQUIRED
No more than 6 jobs in the last 3 years Prefer 1-year truck driving experience, but not necessary
REQUIRED
Background check required
REQUIRED
A clean drug test required
REQUIRED
Clean clearinghouse results required
REQUIRED
For all flatbed driver opportunities, the driver must be physically able to lift a 90-pound tarp onto a 5-foot high platform twice. System Transport will test this during orientation, and flatbed drivers tarp about 70% of our loads. (this is required)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
9/30/2026 Apply today to speak with a System Transport Recruiter, and let us help you find the flatbed route that fits you best! America Proud, Flatbed Strong! Come Drive with System Transport! System Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair pay and equal opportunity for all employees.