🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Boise, Idaho
- Route type: Local / Regional Dedicated
- Freight: Lumber, roofing materials, pipe, steel, construction supplies
- Schedule: Appointment-based daytime dispatch with seasonal construction peaks
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery runs scheduled between 05:00–14:00 with live unloads at construction sites and supply yards, occasional wait time at active jobsite gates.
- Pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections performed daily at yard exits with 10–20 minute compliance checks depending on freight type.
- ELD logging maintained throughout multi-stop routes with adjustments during appointment shifts or dock delays.
- Load securement including chains, binders, and tarping completed at staging yards before departure, with occasional weather-related re-secure stops.
- Loading and unloading varies between live construction deliveries and pre-staged yard pickups with intermittent detention at busy DCs.
- Compliance handling including proof of delivery, seal verification, and jobsite safety sign-offs coordinated at each stop.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year flatbed experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Securement, tarping, and occasional heavy lifting required
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Yard-based rotation depending on daily outbound load staging and availability
- Fleet average age: 3–7 years mixed regional fleet
- Features: Flatbed trailers, Conestoga units, chains, tarps, ELD system, winter securement gear
🏠 Home Time
- Home most nights depending on final delivery completion and appointment timing
- Occasional overnight reset during peak construction cycles or long-haul regional steel runs
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Boise → Meridian → Nampa construction supply yards (daily lumber and roofing deliveries)
- Boise → Twin Falls via US-20/26 hauling pipe and aggregate materials to active job sites
- Boise → Salt Lake City steel distribution centers with return backhaul loads
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need flatbed experience?
Yes, at least 1 year is preferred due to securement and tarping requirements on construction freight.
What is the home time schedule?
Drivers are typically home most nights with occasional overnight runs during peak demand cycles.
What type of freight is hauled?
Construction materials including lumber, steel, roofing supplies, pipe, and jobsite equipment.
What equipment will I operate?
Flatbed trailers and Conestoga units with modern tractors assigned through yard rotation.
Are tarping duties required?
Yes, tarping and load securement are standard parts of daily operations depending on freight type.
Is overtime available?
Yes, seasonal construction demand often increases weekly mileage and overtime opportunities.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Boise-based flatbed position supports steady construction growth across southern Idaho’s expanding residential and commercial sectors. Drivers entering this fleet typically start on regional material lanes with consistent return-to-yard scheduling and predictable weekly mileage. As experience builds, drivers can transition into specialized steel, oversized, or priority jobsite deliveries that offer higher pay tiers and expanded regional reach. The operation supports advancement into lead driver roles, trainer positions, and safety compliance assignments for qualified candidates. Seasonal demand increases during warmer months, creating additional earning opportunities through extended routes and weekend coverage. The fleet maintains stable freight volume tied to long-term infrastructure development, ensuring year-round consistency even during slower construction cycles. Drivers who demonstrate strong securement discipline and safe backing performance often move into preferred route assignments. This is a structured, performance-driven environment where reliability directly impacts route selection and earning potential over time.
🔗 CDL-A Construction Materials Flatbed Driver – Boise, Idaho
Boise’s construction sector continues to expand alongside residential growth in surrounding areas like Meridian and Nampa, driving consistent demand for flatbed CDL-A drivers. This role supports daily delivery cycles of essential building materials including lumber, steel, and roofing supplies across active job sites and distribution yards. Drivers operate modern flatbed equipment with structured appointment windows and predictable regional mileage. Weekly earnings typically range from $1,400 to $1,850 depending on route volume, seasonal demand, and detention activity at busy construction sites. The position balances home-daily scheduling with occasional overnight regional runs, creating stable income opportunities without long-haul commitments. This fleet operates across a multi-terminal Idaho regional network with steady freight flow tied to ongoing infrastructure development.
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