CDL-A OTR Flatbed Driver Jobs Dallas TX – Heavy Freight Division
Hiring Radius: Dallas–Fort Worth Metro Area
📍 Dallas, TX 🚚 OTR Flatbed ⚙️ Heavy Construction Freight
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Terminal Location:
Dallas–Fort Worth Area
Average Weekly Pay
$1,600–$2,080
Estimated Annual: $83,200–$108,160
Sign-on Bonus: $2,000
Home Time: 10–14 days out
Driver Type: Experienced Flatbed
Weekly Miles: 2,400–3,000
Freight: Heavy Industrial & Construction
Equipment: 2020–2024 Cascadia / T680 + Flatbeds
Experience: 12+ months preferred
Inside This Heavy Freight Flatbed Operation
A confidential regional flatbed carrier operating from the Dallas–Fort Worth freight market is hiring experienced CDL-A OTR Flatbed Drivers for its Heavy Freight Division. This position focuses on construction materials, fabricated steel, industrial components, machinery-related freight, and other non-temperature-controlled heavy commodities across major freight corridors.
- Transport heavy industrial and construction freight on 48-foot flatbed trailers
- Perform proper load securement with chains, binders, straps, and tarps
- Handle live load and live unload operations at manufacturing facilities, steel yards, and construction sites
- Complete pre-trip inspections, securement checks, and documentation for each load
- Coordinate with customer personnel for loading, unloading, and jobsite access
- Operate within Texas and neighboring states with reload planning based on freight availability
This OTR flatbed role requires drivers comfortable with open-deck freight responsibilities, variable delivery schedules, and weather considerations in the Southwest region. Drivers receive 10–14 days out with scheduled home time based on freight cycles.
Compensation Details
This position uses a mileage-based structure with additional compensation for flatbed-specific tasks and customer delays.
Base Mileage Pay $0.68 CPM
Typical Weekly Earnings $1,600–$2,080 per week
Detention Pay $30 per hour after 2 hours
Tarp / Securement Assistance Pay $25 per approved additional tarp-intensive load
Sign-On Bonus $2,000 (paid in stages: $500 at 30 days, $500 at 90 days, $1,000 at 180 days)
Why Experienced Flatbed Drivers Choose This Account
- Strong freight density from Dallas–Fort Worth construction and industrial activity supports consistent 2,400–3,000 weekly miles
- Realistic dispatch planning that accounts for reload opportunities and return freight toward Texas
- Fleet of 2020–2024 Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 tractors configured for flatbed work
- Detention and tarp pay recognizes common delays at construction and manufacturing locations
- Operations that value practical flatbed securement experience and customer site coordination
- Home time scheduled around freight cycles rather than rigid daily returns
Driver Support & Benefits
Support programs reflect the needs of OTR flatbed operations in the Southwest market.
Securement Equipment Chains, binders, straps, edge protectors, and tarps provided
Flatbed Training Securement refresher training and cargo securement procedures
Maintenance Support Scheduled preventive maintenance and roadside assistance coordination
Orientation Company-paid orientation at Dallas–Fort Worth terminal
Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available
Retirement 401(k) plan with company contribution after eligibility
Tractors & Flatbed Trailers
Tractors Freightliner Cascadia (2021–2024) and Kenworth T680 (2020–2023) with sleeper configurations and automated transmissions
Safety Technology Samsara ELD, forward-facing cameras, collision mitigation, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control
Flatbed Trailers 48-foot Fontaine Aluminum and Dorsey Steel/Aluminum flatbeds (2019–2024)
Securement Equipment 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch chains, binders, ratchet straps, edge protectors, coil racks, tarp systems
How a Typical Week Unfolds
Dispatch activity often begins between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Drivers complete pre-trip inspections, receive load details via ELD, and proceed to shippers such as steel yards or fabrication facilities.
Loading Process Check in, confirm paperwork, position trailer, assist with loading, complete securement inspection
Transit & Deliveries Travel assigned lanes, perform securement checks, coordinate with customer personnel at construction sites or industrial locations
Reload Planning Dispatch provides next assignment based on delivery location, freight availability, and equipment positioning
A normal week includes 2,400–3,000 paid miles across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico with live load/live unload operations at most stops.
Freight Lanes & Operating Area
Freight moves primarily within Texas and neighboring states based on construction and industrial demand.
Primary States Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico (occasional Colorado and Kansas)
Key Lanes Dallas–Houston (I-45), Dallas–Oklahoma City (I-35), Fort Worth–San Antonio (I-35)
Weekly Miles 2,400–3,000 paid miles
Loads originate from manufacturing facilities, steel processors, and construction suppliers. Deliveries go to construction sites, contractor yards, and industrial locations. Dispatch plans reloads after deliveries to minimize empty miles and return toward Texas when possible.
Home Time Schedule
Time Out 10–14 days
Home Time 2–4 days based on freight cycle and driver location
Scheduling Coordinated with dispatch around customer freight cycles and Hours-of-Service
Driver Qualifications
This position requires drivers comfortable with flatbed securement and open-deck responsibilities.
CDL Valid Class A CDL
Experience 12+ months CDL-A preferred; flatbed or heavy commodity experience preferred
Physical Able to handle chains, tarps, climb trailers, work outdoors
Record Acceptable MVR and safety history
Application & Onboarding
Qualified applicants typically receive a recruiter call within one business day.
Screening Recruiter phone review of experience and qualifications
Verification CDL, MVR, employment history, FMCSA Clearinghouse, drug screen
Orientation 1–2 days paid at Dallas–Fort Worth terminal
After orientation and final approval, drivers receive truck assignment and first dispatch.
Operational Realities
Flatbed operations in the construction and industrial sector involve live loading/unloading, securement responsibilities, and customer site coordination that differ from enclosed freight.
Load Securement & Weather
Drivers handle chains, tarps, and inspections. Weather exposure requires ongoing adjustments to securement during transit.
Live Load / Unload
Approximately 55% of stops involve live operations with potential waits for cranes, forklifts, or material staging.
Jobsite Deliveries
Many deliveries occur at construction locations with variable access, scheduling, and coordination requirements.
Variable Schedules
Dispatch adjusts based on freight availability, customer demand, and weather. 10–14 days out is standard.
Professional Perspective:
These conditions reflect standard heavy flatbed operations across the Southwest. Experienced drivers who plan securement carefully, document delays, and maintain communication with dispatch adapt well to the variability inherent in construction-related freight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often do drivers get home? A: 10–14 days out followed by 2–4 days home time based on freight cycles
Q: What type of freight is hauled? A: Heavy industrial, structural steel, building materials, and construction freight on flatbeds
Q: Is securement assistance paid? A: Yes, $25 per approved additional tarp-intensive load
Q: What experience is needed? A: 12+ months CDL-A preferred with flatbed or heavy commodity background
Q: How are loads assigned? A: Dispatch plans based on delivery location, available freight, and reload opportunities
Location & Freight Market
Based in Dallas, Texas, this position operates within the Dallas–Fort Worth industrial and construction freight market, supported by manufacturing plants, steel fabrication, commercial construction projects, infrastructure development, and energy sector suppliers.
Drivers transport heavy flatbed freight such as structural steel, building materials, and industrial components between manufacturing facilities, fabrication shops, construction sites, and contractor yards throughout Texas and surrounding states. The freight network is built around consistent regional industrial production and commercial development.
The operation utilizes major transportation corridors including I-35, I-45, I-20, and I-40, connecting Dallas with key markets such as Houston, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, and Baton Rouge.
Drivers should expect real-world freight conditions including construction zone traffic, customer yard congestion, crane and forklift scheduling, and weather impacts. Freight demand varies with construction seasons.
Primary Freight Markets
- Houston, TX — Major industrial and port-related steel and construction freight movement
- Oklahoma City, OK — Building materials and manufacturing supply lanes
- San Antonio, TX — Infrastructure and commercial development projects
- Baton Rouge, LA — Energy sector and industrial component deliveries
Operating Area
Typical operating radius: Regional to multi-state network from Dallas, Texas, covering Texas and neighboring states.
Who This Flatbed Position Fits
This OTR flatbed role suits CDL-A drivers experienced with open-deck freight who prefer hands-on securement work and varied industrial deliveries over repetitive warehouse routes. Drivers comfortable coordinating at construction sites, managing weather-related securement, and working within 10–14 day cycles often find the Dallas-based freight volume and reload planning a good match for steady mileage. The position values practical knowledge of chains, tarps, and customer site procedures in the construction and heavy industrial sectors. Professional drivers who maintain strong securement standards and communicate effectively with dispatch tend to succeed in this type of heavy freight operation.
