🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Denver, CO
- Route type: Regional
- Freight: Flatbed building materials & construction supplies
- Schedule: 5-day workweek with 1-3 overnights
📋 Job Description
- Haul dimensional lumber, engineered wood, drywall, roofing materials, steel framing, rebar, and other construction supplies on flatbed and step deck trailers throughout Colorado's Front Range.
- Perform load securement using chains, straps, binders, edge protection, and tarping when required for building materials and structural products.
- Complete securement inspections and checks throughout trips in compliance with FMCSA cargo securement regulations.
- Make deliveries to commercial construction sites, lumber distributors, roofing suppliers, and contractor yards with assistance on safe unloading when needed.
- Navigate I-25, I-70, US-36 and regional highways while managing mountain grades, weather conditions, and construction traffic.
- Coordinate with dispatch and site personnel for early morning appointments and changing delivery schedules.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
12+ months recent CDL-A experience; 6+ months flatbed preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Acceptable MVR and PSP history
Physical
Able to climb onto trailers, secure loads, and work outdoors in varying weather
Endorsements
Current DOT Medical Certificate required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Peterbilt 579, Kenworth T680, and Freightliner 122SD tractors
- Trailers: 48' and 53' flatbed trailers with step deck trailers for oversized freight
- Features: Mixed fleet with primarily automatic transmissions
- Maintenance program: Coordinated through company facilities and regional repair vendors
🏠 Home Time
- Home most weekends with predictable regional schedule
- 1-3 overnights per workweek depending on delivery locations
- Early morning dispatch common with five-day workweek
- Occasional weekend work during peak construction season
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Denver, CO distribution centers to Colorado Springs, CO construction sites via I-25
- Denver, CO to Fort Collins, CO and Greeley, CO building material yards along US-36 and I-25
- Denver, CO to Pueblo, CO or Cheyenne, WY with structural steel and lumber loads
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
🏢 About the Company
Established in 2014, this regional flatbed carrier specializes in transporting building materials and construction products throughout Colorado and neighboring Front Range markets. The operation primarily serves building supply distributors, commercial contractors, lumber wholesalers, and manufacturers supporting residential and commercial development projects. The company concentrates on regional deliveries that allow dispatchers to build predictable schedules around customer appointments and seasonal construction demand.
Founded
2014
Fleet Size
Approximately 90–120 power units
Primary Freight
Building Materials and Construction Products
Operating Area
Colorado Front Range, Southern Wyoming, and Northern New Mexico
Equipment
Peterbilt 579, Kenworth T680, Freightliner 122SD tractors with 48' and 53' flatbed and step deck trailers
Driver Support
24/7 dispatch & roadside assistance
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How often will I be home?
Drivers are home most weekends with one to three overnights during the standard five-day workweek. Schedules are built around Front Range deliveries with occasional adjustments during peak construction periods.
What type of securement is required?
Drivers use chains, straps, binders, and edge protectors for lumber, drywall, steel, and rebar. Tarping is required for certain loads. Securement inspections are completed throughout each trip per FMCSA standards.
Will I operate automatic or manual transmissions?
The fleet includes mostly automatic transmission Peterbilt 579, Kenworth T680, and Freightliner tractors. A limited number of manual units remain in service.
What are typical delivery locations?
Deliveries are made to active commercial construction sites, lumber yards, roofing suppliers, and contractor facilities across the Denver metro, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and other Front Range locations.
Is flatbed experience required?
Minimum 12 months CDL-A experience is required. At least 6 months verifiable flatbed experience is preferred due to load securement responsibilities.
How is pay calculated?
Drivers are paid $0.64–$0.70 per mile with additional tarp pay when applicable, detention pay after free time, and securement pay for multi-stop deliveries.
💼 Career Opportunities
Experienced flatbed drivers in the Denver Front Range market benefit from steady year-round construction freight. This regional role builds valuable skills in cargo securement, tarping, and navigating Colorado's variable weather and mountain corridors. Drivers gain familiarity with building material logistics that transfer well to other construction-related opportunities across the industry. With consistent miles on I-25 and I-70 corridors, drivers can expect reliable earning potential while developing strong safety records through proper load securement practices. The position offers a balance of regional home time and professional growth in the specialized flatbed segment supporting commercial and residential development throughout Colorado, southern Wyoming, and northern New Mexico.
🔗 CDL-A Flatbed Building Materials Driver – Denver, CO
Denver CDL-A flatbed drivers are needed for regional building materials hauls across Colorado's Front Range. This position offers $1,650–$1,900 weekly pay on a $0.64–$0.70 CPM rate with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Drivers haul dimensional lumber, drywall, roofing materials, steel framing and other construction supplies on flatbed and step deck trailers. Routes stay primarily within the I-25 and I-70 corridors with runs to Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley, Pueblo, and occasional trips into Cheyenne, WY. Home most weekends with 1-3 overnights. The role requires strong load securement skills with chains, straps, binders, and tarps. Join a regional carrier focused on construction freight with assigned equipment including Peterbilt 579 and Kenworth T680 tractors. Perfect for experienced flatbed drivers seeking predictable regional schedules and steady freight in the growing Colorado construction market.
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