CDL Flatbed Driver
About the role
Dexter is hiring a CDL Flatbed Driver for a dedicated local route delivering trailer parts and products to our customers. This position offers steady work, well-maintained equipment, and a schedule that gets you home most nights and every weekend. There may be an occasional overnight during the week, but no long-haul runs.
Responsibilities
- Starting range $32 - $35 per hour
- Offering $5,000 sign-on bonus to qualified hire, paid in two installments
- Run a dedicated local route delivering to Dexter customers
- Home most nights and home every weekend
- Safely operate a Freightliner automatic day cab pulling 48’ or 53’ flatbeds - no tarping
- Secure, transport, and deliver trailer parts and products on time
- Record cargo delivered and complete required logs
- Inspect tractor and trailer before and after each run and report any issues
- Communicate with dispatch regarding delays, road conditions, or incidents
- Follow all DOT, federal, state, and company safety regulations
- Take required rest breaks and drive safely in varying conditions
- Dedicated route — no random dispatching
Requirements
- 21 years of age or older
- Valid Class A CDL
- At least 1 year of commercial driving experience (manual experience required)
- Flatbed experience preferred
- Clean driving record (no DWI/DUI in the last 3 years)
- Knowledge of DOT and truck driving regulations
- Able to handle long driving days when needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Automatic equipment
- No long-haul lifestyle
- Stable freight and steady work
- Driver-friendly schedule designed to support work-life balance
Pay
$32 - $35 per hour
Schedule
Home most nights and home every weekend
Company Information
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved over 65 years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.