CDL A OTR Flatbed Driver

October 17, 2026

Job Title: CDL A OTR Flatbed Driver

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 per year

Company: Swift Transportation

Working Hours: 40+ hours per week

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid Training, Paid Vacations

Job Summary:

Swift Transportation, one of the leading logistics companies in the US, is looking for a full-time CDL A OTR Flatbed Driver to join our team. This position offers a competitive salary structure, comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid training, paid vacations and more. We are committed to not only meet but exceed our drivers’ expectations.

Job Description:

As a CDL A OTR Flatbed Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods and other articles of trade to our customers. You will be tasked with driving and maintaining trucks that will be assigned to you, as well as working closely with our team of dispatchers in order to plan routes and track deliveries.

Requirements:

– Valid Class A CDL license

– Minimum 1-year flatbed driving experience

– Clean driving record

– Physically capable of heavy lifting

Responsibilities:

– Safely and efficiently operate a commercial vehicle

– Comply with all DOT regulations

– Load and unload cargo

– Properly track and document activity logs

– Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections

Benefits:

– Competitive pay based on experience

– Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

– 401(k) retirement plan

– Paid time off

– Training and development opportunities

– Incentives for good driving

Educational Qualifications:

– High School diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

– A minimum of 1 year of recent flatbed experience is required

Company Overview:

Swift Transportation is a Phoenix, Arizona-based American truckload motor shipping carrier, part of Knight-Swift. With over 23,000 trucks, it is the largest common carrier in the United States. We are committed to delivering excellence, and we believe that our drivers are the key to achieving this. By joining our team, you will be joining a community of professional drivers who are dedicated to the safety and security of our clients’ goods.

Swift Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Apply today and start your journey with Swift Transportation. We look forward to having you as part of our team!

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