Pay & Compensation
- Weekly pay: $4,920–$5,230
- Annualized: $256,000–$272,000
- Sign-on bonus available
- Calculate your potential earnings with our CDL-A Pay Calculator
Location & Routes
- Based in Richmond, Colorado
- Regional routes: weekly home time; OTR: multi-day trips
- Flatbed freight across nationwide lanes
- Professional dispatch with real-time support
Job Description
- Operate flatbed tractor-trailers safely and efficiently
- Secure, transport, and deliver freight across regional and national lanes
- Maintain your truck in excellent condition and report issues promptly
- Follow all DOT, federal, and state regulations
- Participate in flatbed securement training and safety programs
- Choose your own loads with full access to a load board
Requirements
License
CDL-A required, 12 months of driving experience
Medical & Compliance
Valid medical certificate and DOT compliance required
Experience
Owner Operator or Lease Purchase experience preferred
Safety & Record
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records considered per law
Equipment & Fleet
- Late-model Freightliner Cascadia trucks available
- Bumper-to-bumper maintenance included
- Truck ownership made easy through walk-away lease
- Flatbed securement training provided
Home Time
- Flexible scheduling based on load selection
- Plan routes to maximize home time and income
Hiring Process
- Submit application online
- Interview and review driving history
- Complete DOT and medical verification
- Attend orientation and securement training
- Start driving as a CRST Independent Contractor
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus for new and existing Owner Operators
- Optional health insurance through True Choices Personal Insurance
- Flexible lease purchase program with $0 down and no credit check
- Weekly payroll with consistent, dependable pay
- Access to full load board for route control
FAQ
What is the Lease Purchase Program?
A flexible path to truck ownership with $0 down, no credit check, and walk-away option.
Do I need my own truck?
Owner Operators can use their own truck, or lease a late-model Freightliner Cascadia.
What are typical earnings?
Annual earnings range $256K–$272K, depending on revenue share and load selection.
Is flatbed training available?
Yes, securement training is provided for all drivers.
Are applicants with records eligible?
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records are considered per law.
How do I apply?
Click the "Apply" button to submit your application online.
Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Colorado – Midwest freight lanes
- East Coast – Regional flatbed deliveries
- Texas & Southern states – OTR flatbed freight
- California – West Coast routes
- Nationwide lanes for experienced Owner Operators
Career Opportunities
CDL-A drivers in Richmond, Colorado, have the unique opportunity to join CRST as Independent Contractors on flatbed OTR and regional routes. Our programs offer weekly pay ranging from $4,920–$5,230, sign-on bonuses, and flexible scheduling to maximize home time. Drivers select their own loads, transport freight safely, and maintain modern equipment including Freightliner Cascadia trucks. Owner Operators and Lease Purchase candidates can take full advantage of revenue share models and supportive dispatch networks. Explore more industry updates and tips through CDL News, calculate potential earnings with our CDL-A Pay Calculator, or browse all available opportunities nationwide at CDL-A Jobs USA. Take control of your career with CRST’s flatbed programs designed for maximum earning potential and professional growth.
