🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Bernardino, CA
- Route type: Local home-daily flatbed deliveries
- Freight: Lumber, steel beams, drywall, roofing & concrete products
- Schedule: 5 days/week with occasional Saturday peaks
📋 Job Description
- Operate Kenworth W990 day cabs pulling 48' flatbeds on 8–12 hour shifts across Inland Empire sites.
- Complete tarp securement, chain binding and DOT-compliant load checks for steel and lumber deliveries.
- Coordinate with site foremen for 4–8 daily drops at residential and commercial construction projects.
- Perform pre-trip inspections, ELD logging and securement verification on every outbound load.
- Handle backhauls of scrap materials and empty pallets from regional job sites to suppliers.
- Average 120–250 miles daily while managing variable site access and weather delays.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Flatbed experience preferred with proven tarping and securement skills
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations in past 3 years
Physical
Ability to tarp loads, chain materials, climb and secure freight safely
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated day cab assignment based on seniority and availability
- Fleet average age: 5-year average with heavy-duty suspension packages
- Features: Kenworth W990 tractors paired with 48' flatbeds equipped with tarping systems
- Transmission type: Mix of manual and automatic transmissions across fleet
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house and vendor network with rapid response for road calls
🏠 Home Time
- Dispatch releases drivers after final site delivery and equipment inspection each afternoon.
- Construction cycle timing determines end-of-day returns to San Bernardino terminal.
- Weekend rotations managed around peak project schedules and driver preference.
- Late loads or remote desert runs occasionally extend shifts with next-day recovery.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Bernardino Lumber Yard → Fontana Residential Development → I-10 West
- San Bernardino Steel Supplier → Riverside Commercial Site → CA-60 / I-215
- Fontana Distribution Point → Victorville Infrastructure Project → I-15 North
- Riverside Depot → Ontario Housing Tract → I-10 East / Local surface streets
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical day look like?
Drivers start between 5:00–7:00 AM, complete pre-trips, load at local suppliers, deliver 4–8 stops at construction sites, and return home by 3:00–6:00 PM most days.
Is flatbed experience required?
Flatbed experience is preferred. Strong candidates will demonstrate tarping, chaining, and proper securement knowledge for building materials.
How many miles will I drive daily?
Daily mileage ranges 120–250 miles depending on load density and number of Inland Empire construction site deliveries.
Are trucks assigned to drivers?
Drivers receive dedicated day cab assignments from the Kenworth W990 fleet whenever possible.
How is overtime handled?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours. Peak construction periods and additional stops increase weekly earnings.
Do drivers take trucks home?
Most drivers park at the terminal nightly. Select senior drivers may qualify for take-home privileges based on route consistency.
💼 Career Opportunities
San Bernardino’s booming construction sector creates strong long-term demand for experienced flatbed drivers. This local position serves as an excellent foundation for career progression within regional building materials logistics. Drivers typically begin with daily material deliveries and can advance to specialized heavy-haul runs or dedicated customer accounts as they build site familiarity. Internal pathways include yard spotting roles, dispatch support, and fleet trainer positions. The stable freight base from lumber yards, steel distributors, and concrete suppliers in the Inland Empire offers consistent work with predictable home time. Safety-focused drivers benefit from quarterly bonuses while gaining expertise in load securement and construction site coordination. Many long-term team members move into supervisory or regional route leadership roles within the same operation. The combination of modern equipment, established supplier relationships, and ongoing regional growth supports sustained earnings and professional development in the construction logistics field.
🔗 Local CDL-A Construction Materials Driver – San Bernardino, CA
Local CDL-A drivers are needed for flatbed operations delivering lumber, steel beams, drywall, roofing materials and concrete products throughout the Inland Empire. This home daily position offers $1,450–$1,900 weekly pay based on 50–65 variable hours driven by construction demand. Drivers operate Kenworth W990 tractors with 48' flatbeds, managing securement and tarping for direct-to-site deliveries. Routes stay primarily within San Bernardino, Riverside, Fontana and surrounding areas with occasional runs to Victorville or Palm Springs. The operation supports active residential and commercial construction projects with consistent daily freight cycles. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), quarterly safety bonuses and referral incentives. This role suits experienced flatbed drivers seeking predictable home time and strong local earnings potential in one of California’s fastest-growing construction markets.
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