🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Newark, NJ
- Route type: Regional
- Freight: Steel coils, lumber, building materials
- Schedule: Out 5–6 days, home weekly for Newark reset
📋 Job Description
- Dispatch from Newark industrial freight yard hauling flatbed loads of steel, lumber, and construction materials throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
- Perform proper load securement using chains and straps on Peterbilt 389 flatbeds; 85% no-touch freight with live unloads at construction yards and job sites.
- Operate within predictable regional loops serving Pennsylvania steel mills, Maryland suppliers, Virginia projects, and New York infrastructure sites.
- Return inbound freight from Midwest rail yards and regional manufacturing hubs back to the Newark hub.
- Utilize onboard load monitoring systems while maintaining tight delivery windows for large-scale construction and highway projects.
- Work in a safety-first environment with quarterly performance bonuses tied to on-time delivery and securement compliance.
✅ 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
Load securement with chains and straps, occasional tarping
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Peterbilt 389 flatbeds
- Fleet average age: 3 years
- Features: Chain & strap securement kits, onboard load monitoring systems
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Outsourced regional network with rapid roadside assistance
🏠 Home Time
- Consistent weekly home time with Newark yard reset
- Out 5–6 days per trip on regional loops
- Predictable Northeast/Mid-Atlantic routing
- Minimal deadhead miles with strong freight density in the corridor
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Newark, NJ → Bethlehem, PA steel mills (steel coils outbound)
- Newark, NJ → Baltimore, MD construction suppliers (lumber & building materials)
- Newark, NJ → Northern Virginia job sites and back via I-95 corridor
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is flatbed securement experience required?
1 year preferred. We provide additional training and securement kits on all trucks.
How often will I be home?
Home weekly with consistent Newark resets. Most drivers are home every 6–7 days.
What types of freight will I haul?
Primarily steel coils, lumber, and building materials. 85% no-touch with live unloads at job sites.
Are the trucks automatic?
Yes. All Peterbilt 389 flatbeds in this fleet are equipped with automatic transmissions.
Do you offer any performance bonuses?
Yes. Quarterly performance bonuses based on safety, on-time delivery, and securement compliance.
Is tarping required?
Occasional tarping. Most loads use coil racks or are pre-tarped at origin.
💼 Career Opportunities
Newark, New Jersey serves as a major logistics gateway for the entire Northeast and Mid-Atlantic corridor. Drivers starting in this Regional Flatbed role gain valuable experience with diverse freight types and tight urban delivery windows common in the NYC metro and surrounding infrastructure projects. Many of our flatbed drivers advance internally within 12–18 months. Typical progression includes moving into dedicated flatbed accounts, training new drivers as Fleet Trainers, or stepping into Yard Supervisor roles at our Newark hub.
From here, drivers can transition into Local DC positions with home daily schedules or expand into OTR flatbed for higher earning potential. The company maintains a strong internal promotion culture — many current Dispatchers and Transportation Coordinators began as regional flatbed drivers. With consistent freight volume from steel mills, lumber yards, and major construction projects along the I-95 and I-78 corridors, this role offers excellent long-term stability and skill development in load securement and regional operations. Safety-focused drivers often qualify for additional bonuses and recognition programs that support career growth into specialized freight or leadership positions.
🔗 Regional CDL-A Flatbed Driver (Northeast/Mid-Atlantic) – Newark, NJ
Looking for a regional flatbed driving job out of Newark, New Jersey? This position offers experienced CDL-A drivers the opportunity to haul steel coils, lumber, and construction materials across key Northeast and Mid-Atlantic lanes. Based at our Newark industrial yard, drivers enjoy home weekly resets while running consistent loops through Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New York. With an average of $1,500–$2,000 weekly pay, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and late-model Peterbilt 389 flatbeds (average fleet age 3 years), this role delivers strong earnings with predictable schedules.
The position features 85% no-touch freight and emphasizes proper chain and strap securement. Automatic transmission trucks come equipped with onboard load monitoring. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of flatbed experience and solid knowledge of load securement best practices. Newark’s strategic location provides excellent access to high-volume freight corridors, minimizing deadhead miles and supporting reliable home time. This is a great opportunity for drivers seeking regional stability without the long hauls of OTR while still maintaining competitive pay and modern equipment.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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