CDL-A Flatbed Owner-Operator (1099) — Home Weekends, 25% of Load

Our company is looking for CDL-A flatbed drivers to run regional and OTR lanes within 800 miles of Peru, IL, as independent contractors (1099) using a new company-leased truck at no cost to you. You'll haul steel, building materials and equipment for business-to-business customers, with weekends off as the goal.

Pay

• You earn 25% of each load's flat rate, with full visibility into the rate confirmation for every run

• Wage range listed is $1800.00 to $2500.00 per week, and the company says drivers can average over $2,000 per week at current rates

• Quarterly $200 Excellent Operation Bonus for drivers with clean inspections, no tickets or at-fault accidents, solid pre-trip habits and fuel-conscious driving

• $100 per week stipend toward health insurance if you work 40+ hours per week

Home time

• You're guaranteed home time at every 34-hour reset

• The company's target is to get you home from Friday night through Monday morning

What you'll haul

• Flatbed and Conestoga freight: steel, building materials and equipment

• Regional lanes such as IL to IN, within an 800-mile radius of Peru, IL

• You'll secure loads with straps, chains and tarps, run pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and keep dispatch updated on ETAs and delays

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with at least 2 years of recent, verifiable driving experience

• Clean driving record: no major violations or accidents in the last 3 years (5 preferred), no speeding, DUIs, at-fault accidents, or reckless driving tickets

• Flatbed and load securement experience, or strong willingness to learn

• Must pass a DOT physical, drug screen and background check

• Must be a U.S. citizen, speak English, and keep accurate driving logs

Getting started

Onboarding can be completed in as little as 7 days, and orientation takes just 1 day for drivers who already have flatbed experience.

About the company

Our company is a small, family-owned carrier based out of Tiskilwa, IL, running Midwest freight since 2020. They describe themselves as a close-knit team where drivers are known by name.