CDL A Company Driver - OTR - Flatbed, Steel

Since 1964, Kim-Tam Logistics has delivered flatbed services and cross-border transport across North America. As a division of Samuel, Son & Co., we support the metals and construction industries with a focus on safety, service, and long-term stability.

Why Drive for Kim-Tam?

• $1500 sign-on bonus
• No tarping required – we supply Conestoga trailers only
• 2000–2500 miles/week
• Drivers typically run 1–3 weeks at a time, with the goal of getting drivers home each week
• Competitive mileage pay:
  • Up to $0.69/mile (practical miles)
  • $0.45/mile (home empty miles)
• Extra pay opportunities:
  • Short load premium (0–200 miles, practical miles): $50 per pick, $50 per drop, plus mileage
  • $25 per drop (standard)
  • $250 per weekend layover
  • Hourly pay for detention and breakdown: starting rate of $28.02/hour, $30.51 after 6 months
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• 2 weeks paid vacation to start (prorated in first year)

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible benefits program with three medical plan options, all including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) at no cost
• Voluntary benefits including fraud protection and pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match on up to 5% of salary deferrals
• Safety bonus eligibility
• Driver referral bonus up to $1,200
• All personal protective equipment (PPE) provided or reimbursed

Responsibilities

• Haul steel and industrial products across regional routes
• Secure loads with straps and chains only – no tarping
• Deliver safely and on time to customers across the US
• Handle paperwork and communicate with dispatch as needed

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 2 years of experience with tractor-trailer combinations of 48/53 ft
• Minimum 6 months flatbed or Conestoga experience strongly preferred
• Experience hauling steel or oversized freight strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA safety standards

Compliance Requirements

• Possess a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets safety and insurance standards, with no disqualifying violations in the past 36 months as determined by company policy and applicable regulations*
  • Disqualifying violations may include but are not limited to: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for traffic-related offenses, and repeated moving violations that indicate a pattern of unsafe driving behavior. Each applicant’s record will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility.
• Compliance with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, including a clear record with no violations prohibiting operation of a commercial motor vehicle**
  • Requires a pre-employment query showing no active violations, such as positive drug or alcohol test results, refusal to test, or other unresolved violations. Applicants must consent to both pre-employment and ongoing Clearinghouse queries as required by law.

* The company reserves sole discretion in determining whether violations or driving history present a disqualifying condition.

** Applicants must provide consent for Clearinghouse queries.