Class A CDL Driver

CDL-A Flatbed Truck Driver
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Weekly Pay: $1,300 to $1,500 | Home Weekly | Flatbed Freight

Flatbed drivers in this operation are paid for the full scope of the job, not just the miles. This CDL-A truck driver position combines mileage pay with additional earnings tied directly to tarp work, detention, and load securement. Class A CDL drivers who prefer structured regional routes and consistent pay will find this lane stable week to week.

What the Pay Covers

Your weekly income is built from multiple components so CDL A drivers are compensated for the work that flatbed requires. Along with mileage pay, drivers receive extra pay for tarp work, delays at customers, and breakdown situations. A weekly pay protection program becomes available after the first month, helping keep earnings steady even when conditions vary.

How the Operation Runs

This is a regional flatbed operation moving freight like steel, pipe, coils, lumber, and construction materials. Loads are scheduled in advance so CDL-A truck drivers have time to properly secure freight using chains, straps, and tarps. Dispatch planning focuses on keeping drivers moving without last-minute changes.

Equipment Drivers Use

Class A CDL drivers are assigned late-model Peterbilt 579 sleepers, typically around 1–2 years old. Trucks are equipped with inverters, bunk heaters, and high-roof sleepers for comfort during the week. Maintenance is handled on a consistent schedule to reduce downtime, and forward-facing cameras are used only for road visibility.

Quick Job Snapshot

• Weekly home time with resets that often run longer than 34 hours
• Regional lanes designed for consistent miles
• Tarp, detention, and breakdown pay added to base earnings
• Pre-planned loads to support steady scheduling

Full benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. CDL-A truck drivers also have access to paid holidays, vacation time, per diem options, rider program participation, and safety incentives.

What You Need

Valid Class A CDL
Minimum 12 months of recent flatbed experience
Ability to secure loads using chains, straps, and tarps
Current medical card and clean driving record
TWIC card or ability to obtain

About CK Transportation

CK Transportation works with experienced CDL-A truck drivers to place them in operations that offer steady freight, reliable pay, and structured schedules. Our focus is helping Class A CDL drivers find positions where they can stay productive and maintain long-term consistency.

CK Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.