Class A CDL Flatbed Driver

Description

Class A CDL Flatbed / Oversize Driver

Location: Lowell, MI

Territory: Primarily Michigan with occasional out-of-state travel

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Home most nights | Occasional overnights

Compensation: Approximately $95K–$105K+ based on historical driver earnings and load mix

About Timpson Transport

Timpson Transport, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned transportation company specializing in oversize, heavy, and specialized freight. Timpson operates well-maintained equipment supported by an extensive in-house maintenance team and has built a workforce known for long-term driver retention.

Role Summary

Timpson Transport is seeking experienced Class A CDL Flatbed Drivers to transport primarily oversize and heavy freight throughout Michigan, with occasional out-of-state trips. Typical loads include precast concrete wall panels, bridge beams, road barriers, and other specialized freight.

This is an opportunity for an experienced flatbed driver who wants interesting, specialized work, strong earning potential, an assigned truck, and to be home most nights.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A flatbed and multi-axle equipment.
• Transport oversize, overweight, and specialized freight.
• Haul precast concrete panels, bridge beams, road barriers, and other heavy loads.
• Properly secure large and irregular freight.
• Follow load permits, approved routes, escort requirements, and travel restrictions.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain DOT and HOS compliance.
• Coordinate with dispatch regarding routes, delivery schedules, and customer requirements.
• Safely navigate construction sites and customer facilities.
• Maintain assigned equipment and report maintenance concerns.
• Complete required load and driver documentation.
• Accommodate occasional overnight and seasonal weekend assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 2 years of applicable commercial driving experience.
• Flatbed experience.
• Experience or demonstrated ability with oversize/heavy freight.
• Strong load-securement knowledge.
• Acceptable MVR and ability to meet insurance requirements.
• Ability to accommodate occasional overnight/out-of-state trips.
• Ability to satisfy required drug, MVR, and applicable background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oversize/overweight experience.
• Multi-axle trailer experience.
• Precast concrete, bridge beam, steel, or construction-material hauling.
• Experience with permitted and escorted loads.
• Heavy-haul or specialized transportation experience.

Success Metrics

• Safe, incident-free operation.
• Consistent on-time pickup and delivery.
• Proper load securement.
• Compliance with permits, DOT regulations, and routing requirements.
• Strong care of assigned equipment.
• Dependable attendance and communication with dispatch.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation pay.
• Sick pay.
• Anniversary bonus.
• Year-end bonus.
• Annual raises.
• Phone reimbursement.

Why Join

• Strong historical driver earnings.
• Additional earning opportunity from oversize freight.
• Home most nights.
• Primarily Monday-Friday.
• Assigned truck.
• No seniority-based allocation of desirable runs.
• Automatic annual compensation increases.
• Interesting and specialized freight.
• Strong benefits and bonus package.
• Well-maintained equipment backed by in-house maintenance.
• Long-tenured team and fourth-generation family ownership.