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LeafGuard

Driver/ Fabricator

Springfield, IL

$20 - $30/hr

LeafGuard is hiring full-time drivers to drive our company trucks. Our drivers play an important role in the service level our customers receive. Along with driving materials and machinery to the ...

LeafGuard

Driver/ Fabricator

Springfield, IL

$20 - $30/hr

Overview LeafGuard is hiring full-time drivers to drive our company trucks. Our drivers play an important role in the service level our customers receive. Along with driving materials and machinery ...

AutoZone

Commercial Driver - Full Time

Springfield, IL · On-site

$15 - $15.95/hr

As a Delivery Driver, you'll put your safe driving skills to work and enjoy career stability with ... Flexible Schedule: Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends ...

AutoZone

Commercial Driver - Full Time

Springfield, IL · On-site

As a Delivery Driver, you'll put your safe driving skills to work and enjoy career stability with ... All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time): * Competitive pay * Unrivaled company culture * Medical ...

AutoZone

Commercial Driver - Full Time

Springfield, IL · On-site

$15 - $15.95/hr

As a Delivery Driver, you'll put your safe driving skills to work and enjoy career stability with ... Flexible Schedule: Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends ...

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Full Time Drivers work regular hours with benefits and consistent schedules, while Part Time Drivers have flexible hours with fewer benefits. Both roles require valid driver's licenses and similar certifications, but differ mainly in hours and employment benefits.

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Flatbed CDL Driver, Regional Route

Flatbed CDL Driver, Regional Route

System Transport

Springfield, IL

$56.95K - $102.99K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

AMERICA PROUD. FLATBED STRONG. DRIVE SYSTEM TRANSPORT!

Looking for an exciting driving opportunity in the western region of America? System Transport is hiring experienced CDL-A flatbed truck drivers for regional and OTR routes. As a driver, you will be transporting important goods and materials such as glass, steel, aluminum, building materials, machinery, coils, and specialty metals. We offer competitive pay packages and excellent benefits. Join our team and become America Proud, Flatbed Strong with System Transport. Don't wait, apply now!

No Experience? No Problem!

For a limited time, through May 31, 2026, we are accepting applications from Recent CDL-A graduates. Applicants must possess a valid CDL-A license and meet all other standard hiring requirements (see below).


OPPORTUNITY FOR

CDL-A FLATBED TRUCK DRIVER

Driver Type: Experienced CDL-A Truck Drivers

Equipment Type:Flatbed

Route Type: Regional Route

Division:Division 290

Terminal:Kansas City, MO

Home Time: Off most weekends for a 34-hour reset

FINANCIAL PACKAGE

Weekly Pay:full-time drivers on this fleet can make $1,095.18 - $1,980.65/per week

Annual Pay:full-time drivers on this fleet can make $56,949.36 - $102,993.80/per year

**Depending on experience, routes, regular attendance, and length of service.

Full pay package also includes other accessorial compensation to include tarp pay, stop pay, detention pay, border crossing pay, safety bonuses, and over-dimensional pay as appropriate. Including both mileage pay and all other accessorial pay, full-time drivers on this fleet can make $912.23 - $1,862.98/per week ($47,424.00 - $96,824.00/per year) depending on experience, routes, regular attendance and length of service.


Flatbed Regional Driver Rate: $.57-$.71 per mile, depending on experience.

Changing jobs is never easy - that's why our transition package invests in you. We offer a $1,800 Transition Package; $1000 of which is allotted for orientation for your first 2 weeks so you can focus on driving while we take care of the rest.

HOME TIME

Home Time: Off most weekends for a 34-hour reset

Home time varies by division. This opportunity is for Division 290.

System Transport offers many different route options for truck drivers.

Which route is right for you? Speak with a recruiter, and we can find out together!

PET POLICY + GUEST RIDER POLICY

System Transport does not allow pets.

However, System Transport allows riders aged 7 and up after 90 days of safe driving.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Benefits are available to enroll in after the eligibility waiting period has been met.

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health savings account

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Life insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Transition Pay

  • Orientation Pay

    • Accrue 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours worked, then 1-9 years get 80 hours PTO, 10+ years get 120 hours PTO

    • And much more!

HOW TO GET HIRED !!

HIRING QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Required: Must have a valid Class A CDL

  • Required: Must be 21 years of age or older

  • Required: 4+ months of driving experience required

  • Required: A safe driving record on the road

  • Required: No more than 6 jobs in the last 3 years

  • Prefer 1-year truck driving experience, but not necessary

  • Required: A Background Check is required

  • Required: A Clean Drug Test is required

  • Required: A Clean Clearinghouse result is required

  • Required: For all flatbed driver opportunities, the driver must be physically able to lift a 90-pound tarp onto a 5-foot high platform twice. System Transport will test this during orientation, and flatbed drivers tarp about 70% of our loads. (this is required)

System Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair pay and equal opportunity for all employees.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
5/31/2026

WHAT DO DRIVERS SAY ABOUT US?

"I'm a company driver here at System. Couldn't ask for a better flatbed company to run for. Always been there for me either it being something with a load, or family. If you're ever unsure about securement on a load, there's always someone to lend a hand with advice. They take safety and their equipment serious." ~System Transport Driver Since 8/10/2023

"I am a company driver and trainer here at System Transport. I left for a short time to try a local gig (mistake) but ended up coming back. Why? Because System Transport has all other companies beat by far in my opinion. I don't see myself doing anything else. They offer good pay, home time, family time when needed, and much more." ~System Transport Driver Since 1/4/2024

"I was a company driver and trainer for System Transport and now I am an operator with another driver I met at System. This is a great company with safety in mind. Good and helpful people. We are a family at this company. The drivers are a great group. The best flatbed company in the country." ~System Transport Driver Since 6/3/2021

"Look this is the best company I have worked for. It's a solid company that still has that family feel. I believe in them to the point I have gone from a company driver to an owner-operator with System. Not every day is solid but this is trucking. It changes every 10 seconds but I'm glad I'm here. Give yourself something to believe in. Join up and let's roll." ~System Transport Driver Since 5/31/2022

WHO IS SYSTEM TRANSPORT?

If you are looking for big company resources with a small company feel, you have found the right place to call home. Drive for System Transport, and receive great pay packages and excellent benefits like; transition and orientation pay, vacation time, good home time, medical and dental, 401K, and so much more. System Transport has been hauling what builds America since 1972! Today, we are still keeping the country running with great drivers like you behind the wheel. America Proud, Flatbed Strong. Come drive with us!

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR SAFETY:

Your safety is always paramount to us. When you drive for System Transport, you will drive the newest flatbed trucks equipped with cutting-edge technologies for your comfort and safety.

  • OUR MODERN TRUCKS ARE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED FOR YOUR SAFETY

    • Every tractor has a lane departure forward-collision warning system, hard brake monitoring, and a satellite communication device installed.

    • 24/7/365 road service staff shops

    • If a truck needs repairs, it's not going out until it is 100% ready to hit the road again safely with you at the wheel. You can count on that!

  • DRIVER PORTAL: SUPPORT 24/7

    • An award-winning app made for drivers by drivers.

    • Receive real-time updates and alerts, access your pay, current trip data, messages/notifications, available PTO, contact information, and so much more!

AMERICA PROUD, FLATBED STRONG.

COME DRIVE WITH SYSTEM TRANSPORT!