🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Regional Southeast construction corridors
- Freight: Steel, lumber, roofing, concrete materials
- Schedule: 2–4 day regional cycles with appointment windows
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery of building materials across FL–GA–SC lanes
- DOT inspections at shipper yards and construction sites
- ELD logging and route compliance monitoring
- Load securement using chains, straps, and tarping systems
- Loading and unloading coordination with cranes and forklifts
- Compliance handling for securement and weight regulations
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year flatbed experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Frequent securement, tarping, outdoor work exposure
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: rotating regional fleet pool with consistent dispatch pairing
- Fleet average age: 3–6 years mixed late-model units
- Features: flatbed kits, chain/strap systems, ELD (Rand McNally), mixed transmission units
🏠 Home Time
- Weekly reset cycles with variable return timing based on load completion
- 2–4 nights on the road depending on construction delivery flow
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville → Atlanta, GA (I-10 W / I-75 interchange congestion near Macon yards)
- Jacksonville → Savannah, GA (I-95 corridor with port-adjacent staging delays)
- Jacksonville → Orlando, FL construction supply loop via I-4 freight bottlenecks
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is tarping required on every load?
Most steel and lumber loads require full tarping depending on weather and route exposure.
How often do drivers get home?
Weekly resets are standard, but return timing depends on load completion and yard availability.
Is this touch freight?
Yes, drivers are responsible for securement, tarping, and load verification.
Are cranes or forklifts used?
Yes, many delivery sites use crane-assisted unloading at construction locations.
What are typical delays?
Yard congestion and appointment shifts at industrial supply depots are the main delay factors.
Is flatbed experience required?
Preferred but not mandatory; securement training is provided during onboarding.
💼 Career Opportunities
Regional flatbed operations in this corridor maintain steady freight movement tied to construction cycles, infrastructure upgrades, and industrial expansion across the Southeast. Drivers entering this lane typically transition through structured dispatch pairing, where consistent lanes between terminals and construction yards establish predictable earning patterns. Over time, drivers can move into trainer roles, dedicated account assignments, or extended regional lanes with higher mileage density. Safety-focused positions are available for experienced operators who demonstrate strong securement compliance. The fleet structure supports gradual progression rather than rapid scaling, prioritizing stability in load flow and route familiarity.
🔗 CDL-A Flatbed Building Materials Regional Driver – Jacksonville, FL
This regional flatbed position operates across construction supply chains feeding Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina projects. Load cycles are structured around yard availability, crane scheduling, and appointment windows at industrial depots. Drivers typically run short regional loops with intermittent delays tied to securement checks and staging queues. Weekly mileage fluctuates based on construction demand waves and terminal throughput. The role balances physical securement work with predictable regional routing across major interstate corridors, maintaining steady freight movement without long-haul OTR requirements.
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