McElroy Truck Lines is a premier flatbed carrier located in Cuba, AL, and primarily serving the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. Our regional flatbed trailer jobs guarantee drivers are home every Friday, a $1,100 weekly minimum pay, and mileage rates up to $0.64 CPM for experienced drivers, and paid training programs for new drivers.
Flatbed Jobs That Get You Home Every Friday
A common challenge for truck drivers is limited home time. At McElroy Truck Lines, our strategic regional model guarantees you are home every Friday. We also provide a $1,100 weekly minimum pay, a sign-on bonus of up to $2,000, and a permanently assigned truck.
Apply now for a regional and OTR flatbed job!
Flatbed Driver Pay
Comparing flatbed trailer jobs requires looking past vague per-mile promises to see what you’re actually making. McElroy Truck Lines structures driver compensation to ensure your hard work pays off, backed by a $1,100 weekly minimum pay floor to protect your paycheck.
Experienced drivers can qualify for up to a $2,000 sign-on bonus, rewarding you for bringing your skills. Beyond base mileage, flatbed hauling requires some manual labor, and we want to compensate you for every aspect of the job with transparent pay:
- Tarp & Untarp Pay: Earn $50 tarp pay and $25 untarp pay on eligible loads.
- Per Diem Allowance: Take home $69 per diem per day.
- Accessory & Specialized Pay: Protected income to include detention pay, breakdown pay, and flat rate pay for short-haul loads, so you’re still getting paid when unexpected delays happen.
- Reliable Cash Flow: Get paid reliably through weekly direct deposit.
- Paid Time Off: Earn paid vacation and enjoy 8 paid holidays each year.
- Veterans Benefit: McElroy Trucking Lines is officially GI Bill™ OJT approved.
Pay by Years of Experience
Below is our transparent pay scale table, mapping out local vs. regional CPM ranges and baseline guarantees so you can instantly check your bracket.
| Years of Experience | Local CPM | Regional CPM |
| 0–6 Months | $0.56 | $0.60 |
| 6 Months – 1 Year | $0.57 | $0.61 |
| 1–2 Years | $0.58 | $0.62 |
| 2–3 Years | $0.59 | $0.63 |
| 3+ Years | $0.60 | $0.64 |
Home Time, Lanes, and Freight
Having a predictable job schedule in the trucking industry is something you don’t come across a lot. McElroy Truck Lines in Cuba, AL, is proud to offer our drivers the ability to go home each Friday, as well as predictable freight hauling of building products, providing you with the training and confidence you need for each job.
On our regional flatbed routes, you’ll primarily haul building products, with 75% of your loads preloaded and pre-tarped, giving you less physical demands than other trucking companies.
New to Flatbed? Get Paid While You Train
If you’re looking for a flatbread trailer job but think you don’t have the experience? With our Fast Track Program, we’ll offer you the training needed to become a flatbed driver for new drivers. Here is what this program offers:
- 3 weeks of flatbed training, paid at $1k per week
- For experienced drivers without flatbed experience
- Learn every aspect of the flatbed industry, bumper to bumper
- Must have a minimum of 12 months of verifiable, over-the-road experience in a CMV in the last year.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
McElroy Truck Lines demonstrates its commitment to professionalism by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to protect you and your family:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Company-paid life insurance policy
- 401(k) retirement plan with an active company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options and short-term disability
- Paid vacation time and 8 paid holidays
- VA Apprenticeship Program eligibility for qualifying military veterans
- Family-Friendly Rider Program
Driver Requirements
Quickly see if you’re eligible for a job with us:
- Minimum age: 21 years old.
- Valid CDL-A license.
- Clean driving record and stable employment history.
- Ability to pass a standard DOT physical, drug screen, and physical agility test.
Flatbed Trucking Jobs FAQ
How much do flatbed truck drivers make at McElroy Truck Lines? Our flatbed trailer jobs pay a minimum of $1,100 weekly, plus additional pay and benefits, including $50 tarp pay, $25 untarp pay, a $69 per diem, and other benefits.
Can I get a flatbed job with no flatbed experience? Yes! McElroy Truck Lines offers a “Fast Track Program” for individuals who would like to drive a flatbed truck. Our program includes 3 weeks of flatbed training paid at $1k per week, learn every aspect of the flatbed industry, bumper to bumper, and more!
How often will I be home? Drivers working at McElroy Truck Lines deliver local and regional runs, making sure you’re home every Friday for a predictable schedule.
Do flatbed drivers get paid to tarp? Yes, our drivers receive $50 tarp pay and $25 untarp pay. But unlike other companies, your freight is 75% preloaded and tarped.
What are the requirements to drive a flatbed for McElroy Truck Lines? To become a driver with us, our requirements include the following:
- Minimum of 21 years old
- Class A CDL
- Able to lift/carry 100 lb tarps
- Able to climb up and down your truck
- Solid work history
- Pass urine & hair follicle drug screen.
- No DUI, DWI in the past 5 years
- No reckless or careless driving in the past 5 years
- No alcohol or drug conviction in the past 5 years
Apply to Drive Flatbed for McElroy
If you’re interested in joining our team, see our open flatbed driver jobs today at McElroy Truck Lines!
Phone:
205-392-5579,
Address:
111 Hwy 80 Spur
Cuba, AL
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