🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Detroit, MI
- Route type: Regional Midwest Industrial Flatbed
- Freight: Steel coils, machinery, construction materials, fabricated steel
- Schedule: 4–6 day regional cycles with early morning dispatch
📋 Job Description
- Transport steel coils and industrial freight from Detroit manufacturing zones to Midwest job sites
- Secure loads using chains, binders, and straps in compliance with DOT flatbed standards
- Operate through high-traffic freight corridors including I-75, I-94, and US-23
- Deliver machinery and construction materials to steel yards, fabrication plants, and infrastructure sites
- Handle tarping operations for weather protection across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana routes
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections in mixed-condition fleet equipment
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year flatbed preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Securement, tarping, and load handling required
Endorsements
Not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL (mixed fleet units)
- Flatbed trailers 48’–53’ operating in steel freight cycles
- ELD systems (Samsara / Omnitracs mix with legacy units in rotation)
🏠 Home Time
- Home weekly depending on dispatch rotation and freight volume
- 2–5 day regional runs with predictable Midwest return cycles
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Detroit, MI → Toledo, OH (I-75 steel corridor freight movement)
- Detroit, MI → Cleveland, OH (I-75 / I-80 industrial delivery lanes)
- Detroit, MI → Indianapolis, IN (I-69 / US-23 manufacturing supply chain route)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need flatbed experience?
Preferred 1+ year experience due to steel securement requirements.
What freight will I haul?
Steel coils, machinery, construction materials, and industrial freight.
How often am I home?
Home weekly with 2–5 day regional cycles.
Is tarping required?
Yes, weather protection tarping is required for most loads.
What trucks are used?
Mixed fleet including Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo units.
What are routes like?
Industrial Midwest corridors with heavy freight on I-75 and I-94.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A flatbed role in Detroit connects drivers directly to one of the strongest industrial freight networks in the United States. Michigan’s manufacturing belt supports continuous steel production, automotive supply chains, and construction material movement across Ohio and Indiana. Drivers can transition into dedicated steel accounts, regional fleet leadership roles, or specialized heavy-haul assignments over time. While advancement is based on performance and availability, consistent freight volume in the Detroit corridor creates long-term earning stability and skill development in securement-heavy operations.
🔗 CDL-A Flatbed Driver – Steel & Industrial Freight (Detroit Manufacturing Belt) – Detroit, MI
Detroit remains one of the most critical industrial freight hubs in the Midwest, driven by steel production, automotive manufacturing, and heavy equipment distribution. CDL-A flatbed drivers operating in this region move high-demand freight through dense logistics corridors including I-75, I-94, and US-23, connecting Michigan with Ohio and Indiana industrial markets. This regional flatbed role is built around real manufacturing cycles, meaning freight demand rises and stabilizes with production schedules rather than seasonal volatility. Drivers handle steel coils, machinery components, and construction materials requiring strict securement and tarping procedures. With consistent Midwest freight lanes and predictable dispatch patterns, this position supports stable weekly earnings of $1,500–$2,150 while offering home weekly rotation and long-term industrial freight exposure in one of America’s strongest manufacturing belts.
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