Regional Flatbed Company Driver
CDL-A Regional Flatbed Truck Driver – Memphis, TN
Hiring Area: Memphis, TN • Terminal: Memphis, TN
Weekly Home Time $0.68–$0.72 CPM Steel & Building Materials
Regional CDL-A flatbed driving with 2,200–2,700 typical weekly miles, weekend home time, paid tarping on qualifying loads and freight moving across Tennessee and neighboring Mid-South states.
Estimated Weekly Gross
$1,450–$1,950
Typical Annual Gross: $91,000
Mileage Pay $0.68–$0.72 CPM
Sign-On Bonus $2,000
Home Time Most weekends
Weekly Miles 2,200–2,700
Tarp Pay $60 per qualifying load
Equipment Sleeper tractors / 48–53 ft flatbeds
Job Status: Currently Hiring
• Last Verified: October 10, 2026
Run regional open-deck freight from Memphis with a mix of industrial deliveries, building materials and return loads.
- Haul steel products, rebar, lumber and construction materials.
- Secure freight using chains, binders, straps and edge protection.
- Tarp loads when the shipper or customer requires weather protection.
- Complete pre-trip inspections and en-route securement checks.
- Handle customer paperwork, bills of lading and proof of delivery.
- Coordinate appointment changes, reloads and delays with dispatch.
- Return to the Memphis area for most scheduled weekend resets.
Earnings depend on dispatched mileage, experience, available freight and qualifying accessorial pay. Weekly figures are estimates, not guaranteed wages.
Weekly Gross Range $1,450–$1,950
Typical Weekly Gross $1,750
Typical Annual Gross $91,000
Mileage Rate $0.68–$0.72 per dispatched mile
Tarp Pay $60 per qualifying load
Detention $20/hour after 2 hours, when approved
Sign-On Bonus $2,000, paid in milestones
Typical annual gross is based on $1,750 per week multiplied by 52 weeks. Actual yearly earnings vary with time off, freight volume, mileage and additional pay. Confirm whether loaded and authorized empty miles qualify under the written pay plan.
Home Time Most weekends; occasional weekday nights
Typical Workweek 5–6 days, depending on dispatch
Weekly Mileage 2,200–2,700 miles
Dispatch Start Usually 4:00–8:00 AM
Freight Region TN, AR, MS, AL, KY and MO
Terminal Memphis, TN
Weekend home time is the normal plan, not an unconditional guarantee. Customer appointments, weather, loading delays and hours-of-service limits can affect the return schedule.
Tractor Fleet Primarily 2021–2024 models
Truck Makes Freightliner Cascadia / Kenworth T680
Cab Type Sleeper tractors
Transmission Primarily automated manual
Trailers 48–53 ft flatbeds; occasional step decks
Securement Equipment Chains, binders, straps, edge protectors and tarps
Fleet units are maintained for regular regional service, with some older tractors remaining in rotation. Equipment assignment depends on availability; temporary tractor swaps may be needed for maintenance. ELD, electronic DVIR and forward-facing safety technology are used on equipped units.
Freight moves between Memphis-area suppliers, industrial customers, lumber yards and construction distribution points.
- Memphis, TN – Jackson, TN – Nashville, TN via I-40
- Memphis, TN – Little Rock, AR via I-40
- Memphis, TN – Tupelo, MS via US-78 / I-22 connections
- Memphis, TN – Birmingham, AL via I-22
- Memphis, TN – Jackson, MS via I-55
- Memphis, TN – St. Louis, MO via I-55
- Memphis, TN – Bowling Green, KY via I-40 / I-65 connections
These are representative freight corridors, not fixed daily assignments. Actual loads, pickup points, delivery locations and reloads depend on customer orders.
- Start with a dispatched load from Memphis or a nearby supplier.
- Check in at the shipping gate and confirm the load and trailer assignment.
- Inspect cargo placement, securement points, weight distribution and paperwork.
- Recheck chains and straps after the load settles and at safe inspection stops.
- Obtain delivery signatures and submit POD documents before requesting a reload.
- Report detention, appointment changes and any hours-of-service concerns promptly.
- Dispatch plans return freight toward Memphis when available and practical.
About the Carrier
This regional flatbed operation serves industrial suppliers, steel distributors, lumber yards and construction-material customers across the Mid-South. The business model focuses on maintaining regular customer lanes while using return freight where schedules and equipment allow. Drivers work with dispatch to manage pickup appointments, securement requirements, delivery access and weekend positioning. The fleet consists of practical, maintained sleeper tractors rather than exclusively new equipment. Open-deck experience, safe load handling and clear communication are important because delivery conditions vary between commercial yards, fabrication facilities and active construction sites.
Health Benefits Medical, dental and vision plan options
Retirement 401(k); employer match subject to plan terms
Time Off PTO and eligible paid holidays
Flatbed Support Company-supplied securement equipment
Safety Orientation and load-securement refreshers
Benefit eligibility, employee contributions, waiting periods and paid-time-off accrual are governed by the carrier's current plan documents.
- Valid Class A CDL and required medical qualification.
- At least 12 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience preferred.
- Previous flatbed experience strongly preferred.
- Acceptable MVR, employment history and safety record.
- Pass required drug screening and applicable Clearinghouse checks.
- Ability to climb, handle securement gear and tarp loads when required.
- Meet applicable age, English-language and federal qualification requirements.
No HazMat or tanker endorsement is required for this position. Final eligibility depends on the carrier's hiring standards and applicable regulations.
- Steel-yard crane or forklift queues and loading-document checks.
- Construction-site access restrictions or unavailable unloading equipment.
- Memphis congestion and work zones on I-40, I-55 and I-240.
- Rain, high winds or storms affecting outdoor loading and tarping.
- Customer appointment changes and late freight releases.
- Limited return loads that require repositioning before the next assignment.
Drivers should report delays promptly and retain accurate arrival, release and delivery records for accessorial-pay review.
1
Application Review
Review of experience, location and driving history.
2
Qualification Checks
CDL, MVR, employment verification and required screening.
3
Orientation
Safety procedures, payroll terms and securement review.
4
Equipment & Dispatch
Equipment assignment and initial load planning.
Q: How much can a regional flatbed driver earn weekly? ▼
The estimated gross range is $1,450–$1,950 per week, with a typical planning figure of $1,750. Actual pay depends on mileage, accessorial payments and time off.
Q: Is home time guaranteed every weekend? ▼
Most weekends are the target. Freight availability, customer delays, weather and hours-of-service limits can occasionally affect the return schedule.
Q: Do drivers have to tarp every load? ▼
No. Tarping depends on the freight and customer requirements. Qualifying loads receive the separate $60 tarp payment under the applicable pay rules.
Q: Is flatbed experience required? ▼
Flatbed experience is strongly preferred because the job includes load securement, chain and strap inspections, and occasional tarping. General tractor-trailer experience is also evaluated.
Q: What equipment will I drive? ▼
The working fleet primarily includes Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 sleeper tractors, generally from model years 2021–2024, pulling 48–53 ft flatbeds. Assignment depends on availability.
Q: How is the $2,000 sign-on bonus paid? ▼
The proposed milestone schedule is $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 180 days and $500 after 12 months, subject to the written bonus terms and continued eligibility.
Q: When does detention pay begin? ▼
Eligible, documented customer delays qualify for $20 per hour after the first two hours, subject to approval and the carrier's accessorial-pay policy.
Q: Are HazMat or tanker endorsements needed? ▼
No. This position handles ordinary regional flatbed freight, including steel and construction materials, and does not require HazMat or tanker endorsements.
Memphis supports a broad trucking market built around interstate freight, distribution centers, manufacturing and regional industrial supply chains. CDL-A drivers can choose among dry van, dedicated, local delivery, intermodal and specialized open-deck work. Flatbed positions compete for drivers who understand cargo securement, safe loading and customer-site procedures. Published regional flatbed offers in the area show a wide range of mileage rates and weekly earnings, with higher figures often tied to greater mileage, specialized experience or additional incentives. A practical company-driver package therefore needs a clear mileage rate, realistic home-time expectations and separate compensation for qualifying tarp work and detention rather than relying on headline bonuses alone.
Memphis connects Mid-South freight through I-40, I-55, I-22 and I-240, with regional access to Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri and Kentucky. Flatbed opportunities can include steel service-center shipments, fabricated metal products, lumber, building supplies and materials moving to commercial construction sites. Loads may originate around Memphis and nearby industrial communities, while outbound deliveries create opportunities for reloads from other regional suppliers. Construction activity can increase demand during warmer months, although project schedules, rain and severe weather affect outdoor loading and delivery access. Freight availability varies by customer and week, so regional drivers need flexible dispatch planning and realistic expectations about return loads and appointment delays.