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Flatbed CDL-A Driver – Los Angeles, CA (Construction & Steel Freight)

📍 Los Angeles, CA ⏱ Full-time 💵 $1300–$1850 / week
Weekly Pay
$1300–$1850
Rate
$25–$31 per hour
Sign-On Bonus
Up to $1500
Home Time
Home daily

🗺 Location & Routes

  • Base city: Los Angeles, CA
  • Route type: Local / regional Southern California (Home daily)
  • Freight: Construction materials, steel, lumber, rebar, flatbed freight with tarping
  • Schedule: Early morning dispatch, day shifts, occasional overtime

📋 Job Description

  • Transport steel beams, lumber, rebar, and construction materials across Southern California
  • Deliver flatbed freight from industrial yards and distribution hubs to active job sites
  • Perform load securement using chains, straps, binders, and tarps
  • Work with job site deliveries including uneven terrain and active construction zones
  • Handle multiple stops per shift depending on load assignments
  • Follow safe driving and securement procedures at all times

Requirements

CDL Class A

Valid CDL-A license required

Experience

6+ months flatbed experience preferred

Age

Minimum 21 years old

MVR

Clean driving record, no major violations

Physical

Occasional tarping and load securement required

Endorsements

None required

🚛 Equipment & Fleet

  • Truck assignment: Assigned tractor per driver
  • Fleet average age: 3–5 years
  • Features: Automatic transmission, flatbed trailers (48’–53’), tarps, chains, binders, straps

🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule

  • Monday – Local steel and lumber deliveries
  • Tuesday – Job site construction freight runs
  • Wednesday – Industrial yard pickups and deliveries
  • Thursday – Regional Inland Empire runs
  • Friday – Mixed deliveries and wrap-up loads

📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take

  • Vernon, CA → Ontario, CA (steel and construction materials)
  • Commerce, CA → Long Beach Port industrial yards
  • Carson, CA → San Bernardino construction supply sites

🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure

Health, dental & vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off & paid holidays
Life insurance options
Performance & referral bonuses
Paid orientation & training

💰 Bonus Structure

Bonuses are tied to load handling, safety performance, and operational efficiency.

Tarping Bonus: $40 per load (if applicable)
Load Securement Bonus: up to $150 weekly
Mileage Bonus: $0.05 CPM incentive
Safety Bonus: up to $500 quarterly

📝 Hiring Process

1
Submit application
2
License & MVR review
3
Background & drug screening
4
Orientation and safety briefing
5
Dispatch assignment

Why Drivers Choose This Job

  • Home daily schedule with predictable regional routes
  • Steady construction-related freight throughout Southern California
  • Simple dispatch flow between industrial yards and job sites

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need flatbed experience?

Preferred but not required; basic securement training is provided.

Is tarping required?

Yes, tarping is part of most loads depending on weather and freight type.

What areas do I deliver to?

Mainly Los Angeles metro and Inland Empire industrial zones.

Are weekends required?

Occasional weekend work depending on construction demand.

Is this touch freight?

No unloading required; job sites handle unloading.

What type of freight is hauled?

Steel, lumber, rebar, and general construction materials.

📊 Local Market Insights

Los Angeles sits within a dense industrial freight network connecting port facilities, inland distribution yards, and construction zones across Southern California. Daily truck movement is concentrated around port-adjacent corridors near Long Beach and Wilmington, with additional flows into the Inland Empire warehouse region. Most flatbed activity in the area is tied to ongoing construction supply chains and regional building projects across metro Los Angeles.

🔗 Flatbed CDL-A Driver – Los Angeles, CA

This Flatbed CDL-A position in Los Angeles, CA focuses on hauling construction and industrial freight across Southern California. Drivers handle steel, lumber, rebar, and related materials moving between industrial yards, port-adjacent facilities, and active job sites. The role operates on a local and regional structure, typically keeping drivers home daily with consistent dispatch from early morning hours. Routes are centered around Los Angeles metro areas and nearby Inland Empire logistics corridors. This setup involves securement and tarping duties, with multiple deliveries depending on load assignments. The freight flow is closely tied to construction activity and infrastructure development across the region, creating steady movement between supply yards and construction zones. Drivers work with modern flatbed equipment and follow standard safety procedures for load handling and securement.

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