CDL A Truck driver

CDL A Flatbed Driver - Baton Rouge, LA (70802)

Earn $1,400-$1,425 weekly plus $5,000 in your first 120 days running flatbed freight! CK Transportation is hiring experienced Class A CDL drivers for specialized flatbed operations with home time EVERY weekend. Drive nearly-new Peterbilt 579s, haul diverse freight, and earn tarp pay, breakdown pay, and detention pay. Apply now-most approvals within 3 business days!

Weekly Earnings & Bonuses

Starting pay: 53 cents per mile averaging $1,400-$1,425 weekly. $5,000 pathway to success bonus in first 120 days. Choose per-mile or percentage of load pay. $1,200 weekly minimum after 30 days. Extra pay: tarping, breakdowns, and detention.

Home Time & Mileage

Average 2,500 miles per week. Home EVERY weekend with 34-hour minimum resets. Typical home time: 46-53 hours for work-life balance.

What You'll Haul

Specialized flatbed cargo: lumber, coils, machinery, rebar, pipe, and oversized loads. Your strapping, tarping, and chaining expertise means higher earnings as a Class A CDL driver.

Your Peterbilt 579

Only 1.5 years old with 72-inch high roof sleepers. Sirius XM, TV mounts, inverters, dual drive tires, and Espar bunk heaters. Front-facing cameras only-no inside monitoring.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) match. Rider program, vacation and holiday pay, per diem, safe driving incentives, fuel rewards, and annual raises.

Orientation Package

$1,500 orientation pay upon first Friday completion. Meals, travel, and hotel covered. TWIC card assistance provided. Dispatched from orientation, home for weekend.

What We Need

Valid Class A CDL license. Age 22+. 12 months OTR flatbed experience within past 3 years. Experience with 48-foot minimum tractors. TWIC card or willingness to obtain.

Ready to Apply?

Send your resume today. Our team contacts you the next business day to discuss your experience. We'll complete your application by phone. Most qualified Class A CDL drivers receive decisions within 3 business days.

About CK Transportation

At CK Transportation, we value our drivers and their hard work. We offer competitive pay, consistent miles, and a supportive team environment. Join us and be part of a company that puts drivers first while keeping freight moving safely and efficiently.

CK Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.