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CDL-A Local Construction Materials Flatbed Driver — Nashville, TN

Hiring Area: Nashville Metro & Middle Tennessee • Terminal: Nashville-area

Nashville, TN Flatbed Day Cab

Home-daily CDL-A flatbed work hauling brick, block, lumber and building materials from Nashville-area yards to commercial and residential jobsites across Middle Tennessee.

Typical Weekly Gross
$1,550–$1,750
Typical Annual: ~$85,800
Base Pay $31.50/hr
Overtime $47.25/hr after 40
Home Time Every day
Schedule Mon–Fri, 5–7 AM starts
Typical Hours 46–50/week
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Deliveries 1–3 per day

Position Overview

Live-loaded construction freight moves from Nashville supplier yards to active jobsites, with the driver controlling securement and site coordination.

  • Pre-trip and post-trip inspection before each shift
  • Pick up brick, block, lumber and packaged building materials
  • Verify load placement, weight and securement before departure
  • Secure loads with chains, binders, straps and edge protection
  • Recheck securement after the first highway segment
  • Deliver to construction sites and coordinate unloading with site contacts
  • Complete BOL/POD paperwork and report delays, damage or equipment issues

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Hourly pay covers the entire operational day—driving, loading, securement and ordinary delays. Overtime starts after 40 hours.

Base Rate $31.50/hour
Overtime $47.25/hour after 40
Typical Weekly $1,550–$1,750 (46–50 hrs)
Example Math 40 × $31.50 = $1,260 + OT at $47.25
Detention $31.50/hour after qualifying period
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 ($500 at 30 / 90 / 180 days)
Pay Frequency Weekly electronic payroll

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home every day
Operating Area Nashville metro & Middle Tennessee (occasional southern Kentucky)
Terminal Nashville-area yard
Typical Deliveries 1–3 per day
Schedule Monday–Friday, occasional Saturday
Start Window 5:00–7:00 AM
Typical Hours 46–50 per week
Overnight None under normal schedule

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Freightliner Cascadia day cabs 2021–2025; Kenworth T680 day cabs 2020–2024
Transmission 10-speed or automated manual
Safety Systems ELD, electronic DVIR, forward-facing dash camera, collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise on newer units
Trailers 48- and 53-ft flatbeds, 3–7 years old, aluminum and steel decks
Securement Gear Chains, binders, web straps, edge protectors, tarps, coil racks
Assignment Assigned tractor when available; limited slip seating during maintenance

Day-cab units fit frequent jobsite access. Maintenance is handled through the Nashville-area shop and approved vendors; roadside issues are coordinated by dispatch.

Real Routes

Local and short-regional runs stay centered on Middle Tennessee, with occasional southern Kentucky deliveries. Sequence changes with material availability and customer windows.

  • Nashville → Murfreesboro via I-24 for construction-material deliveries
  • Nashville → Clarksville via I-24 serving building products and contractors
  • Nashville → Franklin via I-65 for commercial and residential sites
  • Nashville → Lebanon via I-40 supporting industrial development
  • Nashville → Cookeville via I-40 for building products
  • Nashville → Bowling Green, KY via I-65 as occasional longer local-regional runs
  • Nashville → Columbia or Dickson via I-65/I-40 for contractor freight

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • First load is usually set before the shift starts; sequence can change after pickup.
  • Check in at the supplier yard, confirm commodity and piece count, then secure the load.
  • Depart after final securement inspection and BOL receipt.
  • Recheck securement after the first highway segment.
  • Arrive at the jobsite and coordinate with the superintendent or receiving contact.
  • Wait for the customer’s forklift, telehandler or crane; stay clear of the operating radius.
  • Finish POD paperwork, note any shortages or damage, then take a reload or return.
  • Park loaded trailers at the terminal or approved yard; overnight stays are at the Nashville facility.

About This Operation

Construction supply networks in Middle Tennessee depend on regular flatbed movements that keep masonry yards, lumber distributors and active jobsites stocked. Brick, block, dimensional lumber and packaged building components leave supplier facilities and head to commercial and residential projects on short-haul cycles. Day-cab equipment and driver-controlled securement match the access limits of construction sites. Material staging, appointment windows and jobsite readiness shape daily planning; reloads are built around available product and remaining HOS rather than fixed origin-destination pairs.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Medical Medical insurance with employee contribution options
Dental & Vision Dental and vision coverage
Retirement 401(k) with company match subject to plan rules
Training Paid orientation, securement refresher, flatbed training for dry-van transitions
Equipment Support Company-provided chains, binders, straps; replacement of worn gear
Additional Safety-apparel support, work shirts after intro period, paid DOT physical renewal, paid safety training

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL and current DOT Medical Card
  • Acceptable MVR and driving history
  • Pass DOT drug and alcohol screening; meet FMCSA physical qualifications
  • 6–12 months CDL-A experience preferred; recent drivers with strong safety record considered
  • Ability to operate 48–53 ft flatbed and handle chains, binders, straps
  • Ability to work safely around forklifts, cranes, telehandlers and active construction sites
  • No HazMat endorsement required for the standard construction-material account

Operational Delays

  • Morning congestion around I-24, I-40 and I-65 interchanges
  • Jobsite crane, forklift or unloading area not ready on arrival
  • Supplier staging waits before material is ready to load
  • Heavy rain delaying exterior projects and unloading
  • Higher volume during spring and summer construction periods

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
Usually within one business day
2
Verification
CDL, MVR, employment history, Clearinghouse
3
Conditional Offer
After required checks are complete
4
Orientation
Paid, Nashville terminal, typically 3–7 business days

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many deliveries does a typical day include? ▼
Usually one to three, depending on distance and how long unloading takes at each site.
Q: Is drop-and-hook common? ▼
Most loads require live loading and driver-controlled securement. Occasional preloaded trailers may be available depending on the customer and schedule.
Q: What if a jobsite cannot accept a 53-ft trailer? ▼
Confirm access and the unloading location with the site superintendent before positioning the trailer. Tight spaces or soft ground require that conversation first.
Q: Are loaded trailers taken home? ▼
Generally no. Loaded trailers stay at the company yard or an approved customer location unless dispatch authorizes something different.
Q: How is tarp work handled in weather? ▼
Tarps are used when the commodity requires them. Extra checks are needed after rain, high wind or repeated highway exposure.
Q: Does the day always follow the same corridor? ▼
No. A driver may finish east of Nashville one day and receive a west-side reload the next morning based on material and appointments.

CDL Job Market

Nashville’s ongoing construction and industrial development creates steady demand for local CDL-A flatbed drivers who can move building materials to active jobsites. Brick, block, lumber and packaged construction products require short-haul capacity that stays within Middle Tennessee rather than long-haul lanes. Carriers competing for these drivers typically offer hourly rates in the upper-$20s to low-$30s, with higher pay going to roles that combine city driving, load securement and jobsite access. The intersection of I-24, I-40, I-65 and I-840 supports this local network, letting trucks reach suppliers and projects across the metro and nearby counties without extended over-the-road cycles. Drivers who prefer home-daily schedules and hands-on flatbed work find consistent openings driven by the region’s building activity.

Location & Freight Market

Middle Tennessee’s construction pipeline keeps building materials moving year-round. Brick, block, masonry products, dimensional lumber, structural components, steel, roofing and packaged construction items leave supplier yards daily and head to commercial and residential jobsites. The East/I-40 and I-24 corridor concentrates much of the current industrial development, generating repeated short-haul trips between distribution facilities and active projects. I-24 links Nashville with Murfreesboro and Clarksville; I-65 serves Franklin, Columbia and Bowling Green; I-40 reaches Lebanon and Cookeville; I-840 handles cross-metro movements. Final-mile access often shifts onto US-41, US-70, US-31 and secondary state highways. Spring and summer bring higher delivery volume, while heavy rain can slow exterior work, yet the underlying need for materials remains steady as new industrial and commercial projects continue across the metro.

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