🗺 Location & Routes
- Base: Seattle metro area
- Primary territory: WA, OR, CA, ID, UT, NV, CO with occasional Midwest
- Operation type: OTR heavy haul with permitted loads
- Origin points: Construction yards, equipment rentals, Port of Seattle industrial zones
🚛 Fleet & Load Securement Setup
- Late-model Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 579, Volvo VNL tractors
- Trailers: Step deck, double drop, removable gooseneck (RGN)
- Full securement package provided — chains, binders, tarps, edge protection
- APU and inverter equipped units available on select assignments
⚠️ Cross-State Routing & Permit Reality
- Multi-state permit coordination required for oversized movements
- Pilot car / escort procedures across jurisdictions
- Restricted routes, bridge limitations, and construction detours common
- Planning desk handles approvals — drivers execute final routing adjustments
✅ Driver Qualification Snapshot
CDL-A
Valid Class A with clean or acceptable MVR
Experience
Minimum 2 years OTR; flatbed/step deck operations required; heavy haul preferred
Securement
Proven ability with chains, binders, and tarping systems
Other
Ability to manage variable schedules and extended OTR cycles
📦 What Moves On This Operation
- Oversized construction machinery — excavators, loaders, forklifts
- Industrial equipment and steel components
- Permitted overweight loads requiring specialized handling
- Project cargo tied to infrastructure and construction cycles
🏠 Scheduling & Time Off Flow
- Typical out time: 10–21 days depending on project freight
- Home time: 3–7 days between rotations
- Variable weekly mileage driven by permit timelines and job site readiness
- Delays from weather, permitting, or staging are standard in heavy haul
🌧 Weather Exposure & Long Haul Factors
- Pacific Northwest rain and mountain passes in winter
- High desert and coastal route variability
- Fatigue management critical on multi-day permitted moves
- Dispatch works around seasonal construction demand swings
🎁 Support & Compensation Details
🔗 CDL-A Heavy Haul Oversized Equipment Transport — Seattle WA
Seattle-based OTR heavy haul drivers on this operation move oversized construction equipment and permitted loads primarily through Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah, Nevada and Colorado. Routes originate from construction yards, rental fleets, and Port of Seattle areas, often involving step deck, double drop, or RGN trailers. Dispatch coordinates permits and escorts in advance but drivers handle real-time adjustments for bridge restrictions, weight limits, and job site conditions. Weekly earnings fall in the $1,900–$3,200+ range based on $0.72–$0.88 CPM plus load premiums and detention pay. Cycles typically run 10–21 days out with 3–7 days home, though project timelines and weather can shift plans. Flatbed and securement experience is essential as loads require chains, binders, and careful tarping. This is not drop-and-hook work — expect multi-day planning, pilot car coordination, and variable mileage weeks driven by infrastructure project demand across the West. Drivers comfortable with changing conditions and extended time away do well here.
❓ Questions Drivers Are Asking Dispatch
How often do I get home on this heavy haul run?
Expect 3–7 days home after 10–21 days out. Exact timing depends on current project freight and permit cycles.
Is heavy haul experience required or will flatbed do?
Strong flatbed/step deck experience is required. Heavy haul background is preferred but we provide permit and escort procedure training.
What kind of delays should I plan for?
Permit approvals, escort scheduling, and job site readiness frequently add wait time. Detention and layover pay apply.
Do I coordinate my own pilot cars?
Planning desk handles most coordination. Drivers execute on-site adjustments and communicate with escorts.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Heavy Haul Position
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