🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Fort Worth, TX
- Route type: Regional Flatbed Construction Freight
- Freight: Dimensional lumber, drywall, roofing materials, steel products, masonry supplies and other building materials
- Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday deliveries during peak season
📋 Job Description
- Haul dimensional lumber, engineered wood products, drywall, roofing materials, steel products, concrete accessories, masonry supplies, and other palletized or bundled construction freight on flatbed trailers
- Secure freight using chains, straps, edge protection, and tarps when required while following FMCSA cargo securement regulations
- Perform multiple load securement inspections during transit and assist with safe unloading procedures at construction sites when needed
- Navigate deliveries throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding North Texas markets, with occasional runs into Oklahoma, Central Texas, East Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas
- Operate in active construction zones with temporary access roads, uneven surfaces, and changing site conditions while maintaining safety around forklifts, cranes, and construction personnel
- Manage variable schedules influenced by jobsite receiving hours, weather delays, traffic congestion, and contractor needs
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
At least 12 months of recent CDL-A experience; prior flatbed experience strongly preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Acceptable motor vehicle record
Physical
Ability to safely chain, strap, and tarp loads and climb trailers repeatedly throughout the workday
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Late-model Peterbilt 579, Kenworth T680, Freightliner Cascadia, and International LT Series tractors
- Fleet average age: Late-model equipment
- Features: 12-speed automated transmissions, air-ride suspension, engine brakes, collision mitigation systems, adaptive cruise control, dash cameras, inverter, and refrigerator in sleeper-equipped units
- Transmission type: Primarily automated with some manual units available
- Maintenance program: Preventive maintenance schedules with occasional shop appointments during busy periods
🏠 Home Time
- Home most weekends with occasional 1-3 nights away during heavier dispatch periods
- Early morning dispatches common to meet contractor receiving hours
- Additional overnight stays possible due to weather delays or changing customer schedules
- Construction freight schedules influenced by jobsite availability, weather, and contractor timelines
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Fort Worth, TX to Dallas, TX and surrounding DFW Metroplex jobsites hauling bundled lumber and drywall via I-35W and I-30
- Fort Worth, TX to McKinney, TX and Sherman, TX delivering roofing materials and steel products using US-75 and SH-114
- Fort Worth, TX to Oklahoma City, OK and Tyler, TX carrying engineered wood and masonry supplies on I-35 and US-287
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much physical work is involved in this flatbed construction freight position?
Drivers spend significant time securing loads with chains, straps, edge protectors, and tarps. You will climb trailers multiple times per day and may assist with unloading at jobsites.
What kind of weather impacts should I expect on this North Texas route?
Construction freight is highly weather dependent. Rain, high winds, and thunderstorms can delay loading, unloading, tarping, and site access throughout the year.
Do drivers get assigned their own truck in this fleet?
Equipment is assigned based on seniority and operational needs. Drivers generally operate late-model Peterbilt, Kenworth, or Freightliner tractors pulling aluminum or combination flatbeds.
What does a typical work week look like for this building materials driver role?
Most weeks involve Monday-Friday dispatches with early starts to meet contractor schedules. Home time is available most weekends with occasional 1-3 nights out.
Is previous flatbed securement experience required?
Prior flatbed experience is strongly preferred. Applicants must be comfortable with cargo securement regulations, chaining, strapping, and tarping building materials.
How does pay work when construction volumes fluctuate seasonally?
Pay is percentage of load revenue with a minimum weekly guarantee during qualifying workweeks. Earnings typically range $1,700–$1,950 per week with additional tarp and securement pay available.
💼 Career Opportunities
North Texas continues to experience strong demand for experienced flatbed drivers who can handle construction material deliveries. This regional building materials position provides drivers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in flatbed securement, tarping techniques, and jobsite delivery procedures that are highly valued across the industry. Drivers gain valuable experience navigating the unique challenges of active construction zones, temporary access roads, and variable contractor schedules while operating primarily within the DFW Metroplex and surrounding markets.
The role builds a strong foundation in cargo securement regulations and weather-responsive operations that transfer well to other flatbed, heavy haul, or specialized freight opportunities. Consistent exposure to lumber, steel, drywall, and masonry products helps drivers become proficient in handling a wide range of building materials. With steady regional freight supporting residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, drivers in this niche often enjoy more predictable home time compared to long-haul operations while still maintaining strong earning potential through percentage pay, tarp pay, and securement incentives.
🔗 CDL-A Flatbed Building Materials Driver – Fort Worth, TX
CDL-A drivers looking for regional flatbed opportunities in North Texas will find strong demand in the construction freight segment. This position focuses on delivering dimensional lumber, engineered wood, drywall, roofing materials, structural steel, and other building supplies throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding areas. Drivers operate late-model Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Freightliner tractors pulling flatbed and drop-deck trailers while mastering proper load securement with chains, straps, and tarps.
Routes primarily stay within I-35W, I-30, I-20, US-287 and local corridors serving jobsites, lumber yards, and distribution centers. Occasional longer runs reach Oklahoma City, Tyler, and Shreveport depending on seasonal demand. Drivers should expect early dispatches, jobsite navigation challenges, and weather impacts typical of Texas construction seasons. With a minimum weekly guarantee, tarp pay, securement incentives, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus, this role offers stable earnings potential for qualified flatbed drivers who enjoy hands-on cargo work and regional home time most weekends. Experience with construction freight, steel, or lumber hauling is especially valued.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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