🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Diego, CA
- Route type: Local / Short Regional Flatbed
- Freight: Steel, lumber, piping, machinery, construction materials
- Schedule: Monday–Friday early dispatch with occasional Saturday demand
📋 Job Description
- Haul construction and industrial flatbed freight across Southern California job sites and distribution yards
- Secure loads using chains, straps, binders, and tarping systems under DOT compliance rules
- Operate in high-traffic freight corridors between San Diego, Los Angeles, and Inland Empire hubs
- Deliver materials directly to active construction zones with tight delivery windows and site coordination
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on mixed-condition fleet equipment
- Maintain accurate BOL documentation and communicate with dispatch during route delays or congestion
✅ 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
Securement, tarping, and climbing required
Endorsements
Not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (mixed 2022–2025 fleet units with active rotation)
- Kenworth T680 and Volvo VNL units in shared dispatch pool with varying mileage wear
- ELD systems (Samsara / Omnitracs mix) with occasional dispatch signal delays in urban corridors
🏠 Home Time
- Weekly home time with 2–4 nights per week depending on freight demand
- Schedule flexibility based on construction project deadlines and port congestion delays
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Diego, CA → Riverside, CA via I-15 (industrial steel and construction supply transfers)
- San Diego, CA → Los Angeles, CA via I-5 North (port-adjacent freight and warehouse distribution)
- San Diego, CA → Ontario, CA via CA-60 (regional building materials and contractor yard deliveries)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is flatbed experience required?
Preferred, but drivers with strong CDL-A experience may qualify with training.
What type of freight is hauled?
Construction materials like steel, lumber, pipe, and industrial equipment.
How often am I home?
Typically 2–4 nights per week depending on freight flow.
Are tarps and chains required?
Yes, full securement including tarping and chaining is mandatory.
What trucks will I drive?
Mixed fleet including Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo units.
Is weekend work required?
Occasional Saturday loads based on construction project demand.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A Flatbed position in San Diego operates inside one of Southern California’s most active freight corridors, where construction demand, port logistics, and inland distribution constantly intersect. Drivers entering this role gain exposure to high-volume industrial freight moving between San Diego County, the Inland Empire, and Los Angeles metro zones. While this is a local and short regional flatbed position, many drivers later transition into dedicated regional accounts or heavier specialized freight such as step-deck and oversize hauling. Some move into trainer roles after building securement experience in active job-site environments. Dispatch flow in this region is heavily influenced by port congestion, freeway traffic on I-5 and I-15, and construction scheduling windows, creating a fast-paced but predictable freight rhythm. Long-term career movement depends on safety performance, load handling reliability, and consistency in on-time deliveries across complex urban delivery routes.
🔗 CDL-A Flatbed Local/Regional Driver – San Diego, CA
San Diego CDL-A flatbed drivers operate in a high-density freight environment driven by construction growth across Southern California, continuous port-related imports, and heavy industrial expansion in the Inland Empire. Daily routes frequently move along I-5, I-15, and CA-60, connecting job sites, warehouses, and contractor yards under strict delivery windows. This local and regional flatbed role offers $1,350–$1,950 per week depending on load volume, tarping requirements, and detention time in congested metro corridors. Drivers must navigate tight construction access points, urban traffic delays, and coordinated delivery schedules that shift based on project timelines. The fleet operates mixed modern tractors with real-world wear, requiring adaptability and strong safety discipline. This role is ideal for drivers who want steady freight flow without long-haul OTR cycles while staying consistently engaged in Southern California’s construction logistics network.
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