🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local home-daily flatbed
- Freight: Lumber, roofing, steel, drywall & concrete products
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00–6:00 AM starts
📋 Job Description
- Secure and tarp flatbed loads of lumber and structural steel at supply yards using chains and straps before 8–12 daily deliveries.
- Perform pre-trip inspections on Peterbilt 579 day cabs and coordinate dock assignments at commercial construction sites.
- Navigate Northeast Florida jobsites completing 150–300 miles per shift while verifying load seals and landing gear status.
- Execute drop-and-hook operations and ELD updates between building material distributors and active project locations.
- Communicate with project managers and receiving crews for safe unloading coordination during daylight hours.
- Manage yard congestion and staging lane positioning at supply facilities near I-10 and I-295 corridors.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year tractor-trailer experience required; flatbed and securement experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record with no major violations
Physical
Ability to tarp, chain, and secure building materials; frequent trailer coupling/uncoupling and dock backing
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated day cab pairing with consistent 48' flatbed trailers based on morning dispatch.
- Fleet average age: 4 years with Peterbilt 579 tractors.
- Features: Roll stability control, forward collision warning, dash cameras, and Geotab telematics.
- Transmission type: Automatic across the local flatbed fleet.
- Maintenance program: Hybrid model with scheduled preventive service and fast-response mobile units minimizing downtime.
🏠 Home Time
- Drivers return to Jacksonville terminal after final afternoon delivery and post-trip equipment processing.
- Dispatch releases based on Northeast Florida construction cycle completion and daylight receiving windows.
- Weekend rotations limited to major project peaks with advance notice through load planning.
- Late loads adjusted by operations team to maintain consistent evening returns.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- North Jacksonville Lumber Yard → Southside Apartment Project → I-295 South
- Westside Building Supply → Jacksonville Beach Commercial Site → I-95 North
- East Jacksonville Steel Fabricator → Industrial Park Development → I-10 East
- Local Cross-Dock → Mandarin Road Construction → Local Surface Streets
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What CDL and experience are needed for this flatbed position?
CDL-A with at least 1 year tractor-trailer experience is required. Flatbed securement and tarping skills are preferred but not mandatory.
How many stops and miles per day should I expect?
Drivers typically handle 8–12 deliveries covering 150–300 miles within Northeast Florida construction zones.
What are the typical shift hours?
Shifts run 10–11 hours starting between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM to align with jobsite receiving schedules.
Is overtime available and how is it paid?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours and is common during peak construction periods based on freight volume.
What type of equipment will I drive?
Peterbilt 579 day cabs paired with 48' flatbeds equipped with automatic transmissions and modern safety technology.
Are weekends required?
Weekend work is rare and offered only during major infrastructure projects with advance notice.
💼 Career Opportunities
Starting as a local flatbed driver in Jacksonville provides a strong foundation in construction material logistics. Drivers gain hands-on experience securing diverse building products across Northeast Florida’s expanding residential and commercial sites. Internal progression typically follows the path of Yard Driver to Local Driver to Regional Driver within the network. Many experienced drivers move into Dispatcher or Yard Supervisor roles, leveraging their knowledge of local supply yards and jobsite coordination. Fleet Trainer and Transportation Supervisor positions become available as drivers demonstrate consistent safety performance and operational reliability. The strong regional construction demand supports stable year-round freight, enabling long-term career development within a structured logistics environment. Drivers build expertise in flatbed securement, route optimization, and customer coordination that translates directly into advancement opportunities across the company’s distribution network.
🔗 Local CDL-A Flatbed Building Materials Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville’s ongoing residential and commercial construction boom creates steady demand for experienced local CDL-A flatbed drivers. This home daily position focuses on hauling lumber, roofing materials, steel, drywall, and concrete products from supply yards near I-10 and I-295 to project sites throughout Northeast Florida. Drivers earn $1,350–$1,750 weekly with opportunities for overtime during peak building cycles. The role operates Monday through Friday with early starts and consistent daytime deliveries. Equipment consists of well-maintained Peterbilt 579 tractors and 48' flatbeds equipped with automatic transmissions and advanced safety systems. Operations emphasize proper load securement and timely coordination with construction receiving teams. This position offers operational stability in a growing market with home daily returns, weekends off, and a clear path for internal advancement within regional building supply logistics.
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