🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local home daily
- Freight: Flatbed construction materials
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, early AM dispatch
📋 Job Description
- Transport steel beams, rebar and lumber to Jacksonville construction sites
- Secure loads using tarps, chains and straps per DOT regulations
- Deliver materials to downtown redevelopment and JAXPORT expansion zones
- Coordinate with site supervisors for timely unloading at St. Johns County projects
- Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain flatbed securement standards
- Handle occasional backhauls with returnable racks and empty pallets
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Flatbed securement experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Ability to tarp, strap and secure heavy loads
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Peterbilt 389 day cab / sleeper mix
- Fleet average age: 3–7 years
- Features: Samsara ELD, load securement sensors, APU units
- Transmission type: Manual / Automatic mix
- Maintenance program: Company shop with scheduled PM service
🏠 Home Time
- Return home nightly after completing deliveries
- Early morning dispatch between 5:00–7:00 AM
- Typical shifts 10–12 hours with occasional overtime
- Occasional Saturday work during peak construction season
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- I-95 corridor between JAXPORT terminals and downtown Jacksonville job sites
- SR-9B and I-295 runs to St. Johns County residential and commercial developments
- Short hauls to Georgia supply yards near the FL/GA line for steel and lumber reloads
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How often do drivers return home?
Drivers return home daily after completing their assigned deliveries within the Jacksonville metro area.
Is tarping and securement part of the job?
Yes. Drivers are responsible for proper tarping, chaining, and strapping of all flatbed loads.
What are typical dispatch times?
Most loads dispatch between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM to align with construction site schedules.
Are there detention or wait time payments?
Detention pay applies after two hours of documented waiting at construction sites or supply yards.
Is overtime available?
Overtime is common during peak construction periods and when site delays extend shifts.
Do routes stay within Florida?
Primarily local within 150 miles. Occasional pickups just across the Georgia line.
💼 Career Opportunities
Experienced flatbed drivers in the Jacksonville market frequently move into lead driver or safety coordinator roles after building a strong local performance record. Many transition to dedicated construction accounts or specialized heavy haul operations. High-performing team members can pursue driver trainer positions or move into yard supervision and dispatch coordination. The ongoing infrastructure growth in Northeast Florida creates stable long-term advancement paths within regional construction logistics networks. Drivers who master securement and site coordination often become go-to operators for complex project freight.
🔗 Local Construction Materials Flatbed Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville CDL-A flatbed drivers support the area’s strong construction sector by hauling steel, lumber, rebar, and other building materials to active job sites across Duval, St. Johns, and Nassau counties. This local position offers consistent home daily returns with routes centered around JAXPORT supply chains and major I-95 corridor developments. Drivers operate Peterbilt 389 tractors pulling 48–53 foot flatbeds and manage full load securement on every run. Weekly earnings typically range from $1,300 to $1,700 depending on hours and performance bonuses. The role requires solid physical capability for tarping and chaining along with reliable early-morning availability. Jacksonville’s continued port expansion and suburban growth provide steady freight volume throughout the year for experienced flatbed professionals in the Southeast.
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