🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Regional home multiple times per week
- Freight: Steel, lumber, machinery, construction materials
- Schedule: Early morning dispatch aligned with job-site delivery windows and port freight flow
📋 Job Description
- Operate flatbed loads originating from Jacksonville port terminals and industrial yards
- Deliver steel beams, lumber bundles, and machinery components to active construction zones across Northeast Florida
- Navigate I-95 and I-10 corridors under heavy freight congestion near port and warehouse districts
- Secure loads using chains, binders, and straps in compliance with FMCSA regulations
- Apply tarping systems in Florida weather conditions including sudden coastal storms and heat exposure
- Coordinate with dispatch for fluctuating construction schedules and port loading delays
✅ 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 tarping and load securement activity required
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (mixed 2022–2025 fleet units)
- Kenworth T680 and Volvo VNL units assigned based on dispatch availability
- Standard flatbed trailers (48’–53’) with tarping systems and chain securement kits
🏠 Home Time
- Home multiple times per week depending on freight cycles
- Occasional overnight stays during high-volume port and construction surges
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville, FL → St. Augustine, FL (US-1 construction corridor deliveries)
- Jacksonville Port → Orlando, FL (I-95 to I-4 intermodal construction freight flow)
- North Jacksonville Industrial Park → Savannah, GA (I-95 interstate steel and lumber transport)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is flatbed tarping required every load?
Most loads require tarping due to Florida weather conditions and port freight exposure.
How often will I get home?
Drivers are typically home multiple times per week depending on port activity and dispatch volume.
What type of freight is most common?
Steel beams, lumber, and construction machinery moving through Jacksonville port and industrial zones.
Are trucks assigned or shared?
Most drivers receive assigned units, but fleet rotation occurs during maintenance cycles.
How heavy is the workload?
Workload fluctuates with construction demand and port throughput, especially near I-95 corridors.
What equipment will I drive?
Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo tractors assigned based on availability and dispatch scheduling.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Jacksonville flatbed CDL-A position provides steady access to one of Florida’s most active freight regions, driven by continuous port operations and expanding construction across Northeast Florida. Drivers operating out of Jacksonville often transition between port drayage support, regional construction freight, and dedicated industrial accounts depending on seasonal demand. Over time, experienced flatbed drivers may move into higher-paying specialized freight such as oversized loads, machinery transport, or dedicated steel accounts serving Southeast Georgia and Central Florida corridors. Some drivers also progress into trainer roles or dispatch support positions within terminal operations. While advancement is not guaranteed, consistent performance, safety record, and reliability in load securement can open additional freight opportunities within the network.
🔗 CDL-A Flatbed Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville CDL-A flatbed drivers operate in one of the most active freight hubs in Florida, driven by Jacksonville Port Authority activity, interstate I-95 north-south freight movement, and I-10 east-west industrial distribution flow. This role focuses on transporting steel, lumber, and construction equipment into fast-growing development zones across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Drivers regularly navigate congested industrial corridors around port terminals, Westside distribution centers, and coastal construction zones near St. Augustine. With consistent building expansion, infrastructure projects, and steady import/export freight demand, flatbed operations remain a critical part of the regional logistics network. This position combines hands-on load securement work with real-world freight routing challenges shaped by weather, port delays, and job-site scheduling variability.
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