CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver – OTR

CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver – OTR

Chicago, United States

Company
KJ Media
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
92K–100K a year
Posted
6 days ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
$92,000–$100,000+ Per Year | Best Fleets to Drive For (5 Years in a Row)

Chief Carriers is hiring CDL A Flatbed OTR Truck Drivers. Join a carrier recognized as one of the Best Fleets to Drive For five consecutive years, known for strong driver support, safety, and reliable equipment.

Pay
• $92,000–$100,000+ per year
• Average drivers earn $92K+
• Top drivers earn $100K+
• Minimum pay on loads under 250 miles
• Weekly settlements

Job Details
• OTR flatbed freight
• Consistent miles
• Paid flatbed training available
• Late-model, well-maintained equipment
• Paid orientation

Bonuses & Extra Pay
• Tarp pay (steel, lumber, half tarp)
• Stop-off pay (after initial pickup)
• Fuel bonus
• Layover pay
• Breakdown pay
• Side kit pay
• Driver referral bonus

Benefits
• Benefits start Day 30
• Holiday pay starting Day 1
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 8% company match
• Company-paid life insurance ($20,000)
• Flexible spending plan

Qualifications
• Valid CDL A required
• Minimum 6 months OTR experience
• Flatbed experience preferred (training available)
• Clean driving record
• No DUI/DWI or drug convictions in the last 5 years

Apply today. OTR flatbed positions are available now.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers as $57,440 in 2026. The lowest 10 percent earn less than $42,080 annually, while the highest 10 percent earn more than $78,390. Wages vary by state, with California averaging $64,520.
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