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United Beverage Inc.

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Delivery Driver

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Our drivers not only deliver to our customers, but you'll also interact with the store managers to ... Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance

Jimmy John's

Delivery Driver

Waterloo, IA

$11 - $12/hr

As a Delivery Driver, you will ensure that delivery orders are accurate and will deliver products ... Education:no requirementsEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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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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CDL-A Company Driver - 6mo EXP Required - Regional - Flatbed - $1.02k - $2.28k per week

System Transport

Cedar Falls, IA • On-site

$53K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


Flatbed CDL-A Driver, Regional Route: $1,021.00 - $2,280.00 per week. Most Weekends off!
YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED.
SYSTEM TRANSPORT OFFERING HIGHER PAY FOR MIDWEST FLATBED DRIVERS!

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.
Don't wait - Apply Now! Join our team and become America Proud, Flatbed Strong with System Transport.

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 $1,021.00 - $2,280.00 per week
Annual Pay: Full-time drivers on this fleet can make $53,092.00 - $118,560.00 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 $1,021.00 - $2,280.00 per week ($53,092.00 - $118,560.00 per year) depending on experience, routes, regular attendance and length of service.
Flatbed Regional Driver Rate: $0.65 - $0.69 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.
Call 1-866-979-7360 for more information about our pay package.
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 80 hours PTO, 10+ years 120 hours PTO.
  • And much more!
For more information on benefits, https://tinyurl.com/5hyknvym
HOW TO GET HIRED!

HIRING QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Required: Must have a valid Class A CDL
  2. Required: Must be 21 years of age or older
  3. Required: A safe driving record on the road is required.
  4. Required: No more than 6 jobs in the last 3 years
  5. Required: 6+ months of driving experience required
  6. Preferred: 1 year truck driving experience, but not necessary
  7. Required: Background Check required
  8. Required: Clean Drug Test required
  9. Required: Clean Clearinghouse result required
  10. 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.

AMERICA PROUD, FLATBED STRONG.
COME DRIVE WITH SYSTEM TRANSPORT!CLICK HERE TO APPLYFill out our short-form application - takes 2 minutes to complete!
CALL TODAY!
1-866-979-7360Speak with a System Transport Recruiter, and let us help you find the flatbed route that fits you best!APPLICATION DEADLINE
8/31/2026

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
    • 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!CLICK HERE TO APPLYFill out our short-form application - takes 2 minutes to complete!
CALL TODAY!
1-866-979-7360Speak with a System Transport Recruiter, and let us help you find the flatbed route that fits you best!