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Posted 4 days ago
Specialized Flatbed Truck Driver
Lone Star Transportation
📍 Lakeland, US
Full-time
Job description
<p><strong>Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers</strong></p>
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<li>Premium pay for proven skill - Specialized drivers earn up to $150,000 per year*</li>
<li>Climb the pay ladder - Clear advancement paths to higher-paying loads</li>
<li>Strong start, solid benefits - $6,000 Sign-on bonus + Orientation pay</li></ul>
<p><strong>Why Drive for Lone Star Transportation?</strong></p>
<p>At Lone Star, heavy haul isn't a side operation - it's the whole game. This is specialized work that demands real skill, and Lone Star pays for it. With a structured Career Advancement Program and access to heavy haul, blade hauling and other freight, drivers have a clear path to premium loads and long-term earning growth.</p>
<p>If you're ready to run challenging freight, earn more for your expertise, and be backed by a company that invests in your future, Lone Star is where you level up.</p>
<p><strong>Specialized CDL-A Driver Overview</strong></p>
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<li><b>Earning power that matches your skill.</b> Top experienced drivers earn up to $150,000 per year. Pay is structured by experience and freight type - CPM drivers earn 62-68 baseCPM plus a 2CPM safety bonus, while salary-based drivers earn $1,325-$2,500 weekly with an additional 5-10% based on the freight being hauled.*</li>
<li><b>Freight as diverse as your skill set.</b> Lone Star hauls a wide range of specialized loads - wind blades, heavy haul, oversized freight, and more. Wind drivers rotate between blade hauling and heavy haul as projects and demand dictate, keeping the work varied and the miles consistent.</li>
<li><b>Extended runs built for stronger earning weeks.</b> Drivers typically head home every 2-3 weeks, stacking serious miles and income before a scheduled reset.</li>
<li><b>Get paid to get started.</b> Earn a $6,000 sign-on bonus plus $1,200* in orientation pay, putting serious money in your pocket before your first run.</li>
<li><b>Nationwide freight that keeps you moving.</b> Hiring across all 48 contiguous states with freight lanes designed to keep miles consistent.</li>
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<p><strong>Benefits & Perks</strong></p>
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<b>Coverage that backs you up.</b>
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k) with company match and paid time off.
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<b>Extras that matter on the road.</b>
No-cost rider program, toll tags, and CAT Scale pass included.
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<b>Referral rewards that add up.</b>
Earn $3,000 per driver you refer*, on top of your regular pay.
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<p><em>All pay and bonus amounts may vary by job type, location, experience level, and performance and are subject to change based on company discretion. Talk with a recruiter to confirm specific details.</em></p>
<p><em>There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</em></p>
<p><strong>Driver Requirements</strong></p>
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<li>Valid Class A CDL</li>
<li>1 year OTR experience within the last 3 years, OR 2 years OTR experience within the last 5 years</li>
<li>6+ months verifiable experience hauling loads at least 13' wide, 110' long, 150,000 lbs., and 14'6" tall</li>
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