CDL-A Flatbed Trainee Paid Training

Flatbed isnt for everybody. You strap you chain you tarp in July heat and in winter rain. If that sounds like a decent days work to you this one pays for it.

Were hiring new CDL-A drivers in San Antonio Kirby Converse and the East Side for a western flatbed fleet. You dont need flatbed experience. We teach it and we pay you while we do.

How you learn flatbed

Orientation lasts up to 2 days. Lodging is covered your bus fare is reimbursed and youre paid $300 once hired. Then comes a securement class that pays $140 a day for 5 days. After that you drive 3 to 5 weeks with a mentor about 200250 hours at $650 a week.

The work

Open-deck freight across the western states Texas included. Youll run about 2600 miles a week more than most dry van seats. Youre home every 2 weeks. Youll climb up on the deck so you need to be in decent shape. Plenty of drivers count that as a plus over sitting in a cab all day.

The pay

• $1300$1500 average per week ($67600$78000 a year)
• $0.50 per mile to start $0.52 at 6 months $0.54 at 18 months then up from there
• $65 tarp pay
• $15 for each extra stop beyond the first and last
• $1000 weekly minimum for 3 months after your first solo dispatch
• Paid weekly direct deposit

Veterans

Your honorable military service counts toward your pay rate. Well credit up to 6 years of service as if it were driving experience whatever your specialty was.

The truck

A late-model Freightliner about 1.5 years old on average assigned to you. Automatic or 10-speed.

Benefits after 30 days

Medical dental vision and prescription. 401(k) life and disability. Paid vacation. Free online college for you and one family member.

Riders and pets

An approved adult rider is allowed. One dog under 40 lbs is allowed after training.

Requirements

• Class A CDL 21
• Able to climb strap and tarp loads
• 2 or fewer moving violations in 2 years
• No DUI/DWI in 10 years
• DOT physical hair and urine drug test

What makes it worth it

• Paid securement class then paid training
• More miles and tarp pay
• Military service counts toward your rate

Apply now. A recruiter will reach out.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.