CDL-A OTR Flatbed / Step Deck Driver – Nationwide Hiring | $2,400–$3,000 Weekly | 1099

Cornerstone Driver Solutions is recruiting experienced CDL-A Flatbed and Step Deck drivers for a nationwide 1099 OTR opportunity.

$2,400–$3,000 Typical Weekly Gross | 1099 | 3 Weeks Out / 3 Days Home | Nationwide Except California

This opportunity is designed for experienced flatbed and step deck drivers who are comfortable with specialized freight, load securement, tarping, and extended OTR driving.

💰 PAY & EARNING POTENTIAL

• $2,400–$3,000 typical weekly gross earnings
• Choose $0.85 CPM or 30% of gross revenue
• $100/day layover pay when eligible
• $25/hour detention after 3 hours, up to 4 paid hours
• $50 additional stop pay
• $50 tarp pay per tarped load
• Pay statements issued Friday
• Direct deposit Tuesday

Important: This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. Advertised earnings are gross compensation and are not guaranteed take-home pay. Independent Contractors are responsible for applicable taxes, business expenses, and other costs associated with operating as a 1099 contractor.

🏠 HOME TIME

Standard: 3 weeks out / 3 days home

Florida-based drivers may qualify for a 4 weeks out / 4 days home rotation, subject to carrier approval and operational requirements.

This position is designed for drivers who are comfortable spending extended periods on the road. Home-time schedules are based on operational requirements.

🚛 FREIGHT

Drivers may haul a variety of flatbed and step deck freight, including:

• Machinery
• Steel coils
• Lumber
• Specialized equipment
• Other flatbed and step deck freight

Approximately 30% of loads may be drop-and-hook.

Drivers are responsible for the physical requirements associated with flatbed and step deck operations, including:

• Load securement
• Tarping
• Equipment inspection
• Properly securing specialized freight
• Safe operation of flatbed and step deck equipment

No-touch does not mean hands-off. Drivers must be physically capable of performing securement and tarping duties when required.

🚚 EQUIPMENT

Drivers operate late-model equipment, including:

• 2022–2026 Freightliner Cascadia
• Volvo VNL
• Automatic transmissions
• APU
• Inverter
• Qualcomm
• Inward-facing and outward-facing cameras
• Approximately 68 MPH pedal and cruise speed

✅ DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 8 months of recent OTR flatbed or step deck experience within the past 18 months
• Minimum age: 23
• Experience with load securement and tarping
• Comfortable with extended OTR driving
• Maximum 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
• Maximum 1 at-fault accident within the past 3 years
• Accident report required when applicable
• No major violations
• No SAP
• No DUI
• No felony convictions
• No disqualifying misdemeanors
• Maximum unemployment gap of approximately 12 months
• Must meet applicable DOT/FMCSA and carrier qualification requirements

📍 HIRING AREA

Nationwide hiring — all U.S. states except California.

California residents are excluded from this opportunity.

👤 THIS POSITION IS A GOOD FIT FOR DRIVERS WHO:

• Have recent flatbed or step deck experience
• Want higher gross earning potential
• Are comfortable with specialized freight
• Have experience with load securement and tarping
• Are comfortable spending approximately 3 weeks on the road
• Want late-model equipment
• Are comfortable working as a 1099 Independent Contractor

This position is not intended for drivers looking for daily or weekly home time, a traditional W-2 company-driver position, or a driving job without securement and tarping responsibilities.

📋 WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY?

1. Submit Your Application Provide your CDL, driving history, employment information, and other required information.

2. Cornerstone Recruiter Review We review your experience, driving history, location, and qualifications.

3. Carrier Review Qualified candidates are submitted to the carrier for consideration.

4. Carrier Contact & Interview If selected to continue, the carrier will contact you regarding the next steps.

5. Qualification & Onboarding Selected candidates complete the carrier's required qualification and onboarding process.

6. Get on the Road Once approved and all requirements are completed, the carrier provides orientation and start information.

⭐ NO COST TO CDL DRIVERS

Cornerstone Driver Solutions does not charge CDL drivers a recruiting fee.

We help qualified drivers identify opportunities that align with their experience, earning goals, equipment preferences, and home-time expectations.

📲 APPLY TODAY

If you're an experienced CDL-A Flatbed or Step Deck driver looking for a nationwide 1099 OTR opportunity, with typical weekly gross earnings of $2,400–$3,000, apply today.

Nationwide hiring except California.

Cornerstone Driver Solutions will review your qualifications and guide you through the recruiting process.