🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL near Northside industrial yards and port-adjacent logistics zones
- Route type: Regional runs along I-95, I-75 and I-10 corridors
- Freight: Building materials serving commercial construction and infrastructure projects
- Coverage: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina markets
- Dispatch: Early morning departures from Jacksonville yards to Southeast job sites
- Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off with 1–3 nights out weekly
📋 Job Description
- Transport steel beams, lumber, plywood and roofing systems on 48’-53’ flatbeds
- Secure loads using tarps, chains and binders for job site deliveries
- Coordinate with on-site cranes, forklifts and construction crews
- Complete 1–3 deliveries per day across Southeast construction corridors
- Handle backhauls with returnable racks and empty material bundles
- Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain ELD compliance daily
- Navigate regional routes while adapting to weather and site conditions
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Flatbed securement experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Ability to tarp and handle physical freight
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Late-model Freightliner, Volvo and International highway tractors
- Fleet average age: 2–6 years
- Features: Load securement sensors, tarping systems and Geotab ELD
- Transmission type: Mix of manual and automatic
- Maintenance program: Company-supported preventive maintenance network
- Cab style: Sleeper cabs with driver comfort amenities
🏠 Home Time
- Home weekly returns to Jacksonville terminal
- Typical 5 days on with 1–3 nights out per week
- Early morning start times between 5–7 AM
- Schedule varies with project timing and weather
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville to Atlanta metro construction hubs via I-75
- Jacksonville to Tampa infrastructure projects along I-95 and I-4
- Jacksonville to Savannah port-adjacent building sites via I-95
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weekly pay range?
$1,550–$2,000 based on miles and securement performance.
Is detention or tarp pay available?
Yes, accessorial pay applies for tarp time and verified detention.
When do shifts typically start?
Usually between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM from Jacksonville yards.
Are loads driver-assist or no-touch?
Most require tarping and securement with on-site unloading help.
How often do drivers return home?
Home weekly with consistent Jacksonville returns.
Is flatbed experience required?
Preferred. Strong candidates receive training on securement.
💼 Career Opportunities
Experienced flatbed drivers in the Jacksonville market frequently move into lead driver roles overseeing securement standards across construction lanes. Many advance to driver trainer positions focused on flatbed safety and tarping techniques for new hires in the Southeast network. Skilled operators often transition into dispatch coordination for building materials accounts or fleet supervisor roles managing regional job site logistics. The construction freight segment continues expanding with infrastructure projects across Florida and Georgia, creating steady pathways into specialized freight operations. Drivers gain valuable knowledge of load securement regulations, customer coordination at active sites, and regional freight flow that supports long-term advancement into transportation management or safety compliance positions. Consistent performance in this regional operation positions drivers well for internal promotions within growing Southeast construction supply chains.
🔗 Regional Building Materials Flatbed Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville CDL-A drivers looking for stable regional work will find strong demand hauling construction materials across the Southeast. This flatbed position offers $1,550–$2,000 weekly pay with a $1,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Drivers operate modern tractors pulling 48’–53’ flatbeds loaded with steel, lumber, plywood and roofing systems from Jacksonville industrial yards to job sites in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Routes follow major corridors including I-95 to Savannah and Tampa, plus I-75 runs into Atlanta metro construction zones. Most shifts start early with 1–3 deliveries per day involving tarping and securement. Drivers return home weekly while maintaining a 5/2 schedule. The fleet features well-maintained equipment with Geotab ELD, load sensors and sleeper cabs. Jacksonville’s port proximity and ongoing coastal development create steady freight volume for experienced flatbed operators. Local construction activity supports consistent miles and quarterly safety bonuses for incident-free performance and proper securement. This role suits drivers comfortable with physical freight handling and regional navigation in variable Southeast weather.
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