CDL-A Local Flatbed Truck Driver – San Antonio, TX

Local open-deck work serving construction suppliers and industrial customers across the San Antonio area.

• Transport steel, rebar, lumber and fabricated building materials.
• Earn $28–$31 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours.
• Return to the terminal after the shift; overnight trips are not standard.
• Secure freight using the appropriate chains, binders, straps and edge protection.
• Handle live loading and unloading at supplier yards and job sites.
• Operate primarily within the San Antonio metro and nearby Central Texas corridors.
• Receive a staged sign-on bonus of up to $1,500, subject to eligibility.

Hourly pay reflects time worked rather than a guaranteed mileage total. Weekly earnings depend on scheduled hours, load volume, customer delays and qualifying additional pay.

Weekly and annual figures are gross estimates before taxes, insurance and other deductions. Annual pay assumes 52 weeks of employment at the stated weekly midpoint. Bonuses and additional pay are conditional, not guaranteed. Overtime eligibility and calculation follow applicable wage rules and company policy.

Early starts are common because supplier yards and construction sites operate around delivery appointments. Traffic, loading queues and weather can extend a shift, so exact clock-out times vary.

The fleet combines newer tractors with maintained older units. Equipment is assigned according to availability and maintenance schedules. Drivers must complete inspections, report defects promptly and verify that securement gear is suitable for each load.

Dispatch builds daily routes around material availability, delivery windows and the type of open-deck equipment required.

• San Antonio → New Braunfels via I-35 for building materials and supplier deliveries.
• San Antonio → Schertz and Cibolo via I-35 and FM 78 for commercial construction freight.
• San Antonio → Seguin via I-10 east for industrial materials and steel deliveries.
• San Antonio → Boerne via I-10 west for contractor and building-supply deliveries.
• San Antonio → Converse and northeast industrial areas via Loop 1604 and I-10.
• San Antonio → Pleasanton via US-281 and local connecting roads when loads are available.
• San Antonio → Luling and nearby Central Texas customers via I-10 and connecting state highways.

Main corridors include I-35, I-10, Loop 1604, I-410, US-90 and US-281. Austin-area or other extended runs are occasional assignments, not a promise of daily long-distance mileage.

Benefit availability, employee contributions, waiting periods and eligibility depend on the applicable company plan and employment terms.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• At least 21 years old for the applicable commercial driving duties.
• Six months or more of flatbed experience preferred; demonstrated securement skills are important.
• Current DOT medical qualification as applicable.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and employment history under carrier standards.
• Ability to handle chains, binders, straps and tarps and work outdoors in Texas weather.
• Ability to pass required drug testing, Clearinghouse review and safety qualification checks.
• Ability to use an ELD, complete inspections and maintain accurate delivery records.

HazMat and Tanker endorsements are not required for the standard flatbed account. Final qualification depends on the carrier's applicable hiring and insurance standards.

• Steel or lumber orders not being ready when the truck arrives.
• Live-loading queues, forklift availability and crane scheduling.
• Restricted access, uneven surfaces or changing unloading areas at construction sites.
• Peak-hour traffic on I-35, I-10, Loop 1604 and I-410.
• High winds, thunderstorms and wet conditions requiring additional securement checks.
• Customer appointment changes and waiting time before a reload becomes available.

Drivers should report delays promptly and document arrival and release times when required. Not every delay qualifies for additional compensation.

San Antonio offers several types of CDL-A employment, including local dry van, foodservice, LTL, fuel delivery, construction hauling and regional trucking. Flatbed driving serves a more specialized part of this market because steel, rebar, lumber and fabricated building materials require careful load securement and coordination at delivery sites. The city's position on I-35 and I-10 connects local distribution yards with manufacturing, construction and commercial development across Central Texas. Nearby New Braunfels, Seguin, Schertz and Boerne provide practical destinations for short-haul freight without requiring a conventional OTR schedule. Drivers considering local flatbed jobs should compare hourly rates, overtime eligibility, expected weekly hours, tarping requirements and actual home-time practices rather than relying on the highest advertised weekly figure alone. Employers also differ in their experience requirements and willingness to train drivers on open-deck equipment. For qualified CDL-A drivers who prefer daily returns, a local construction-material account can provide a useful alternative to mileage-based regional work.

Local flatbed freight around San Antonio moves between steel service centers, lumber suppliers, fabrication shops, contractor yards and active construction projects. I-35 supports northbound and southbound movements toward New Braunfels and other growing communities, while I-10 connects industrial customers east toward Seguin and west toward Boerne. Loop 1604 and I-410 provide access across the metropolitan area, although traffic and construction activity can make travel times unpredictable. US-281 and US-90 serve additional industrial and commercial corridors, depending on the pickup and delivery address. Unlike warehouse freight, construction-material deliveries may require coordination with a crane operator, forklift crew or site supervisor, and a truck can wait while material or unloading space becomes available. Heat, high winds and thunderstorms also affect outdoor work and securement checks. Drivers should expect dispatch changes when a supplier misses a loading window or a job site cannot receive a truck on time. These conditions make accurate communication, safe securement and realistic route planning important parts of local flatbed operations.