Flatbed Local Truck Driver - Hourly (Transportation)
Position: Local Class A Truck Driver – Flatbed Steel
Location: Toledo, OH
Company: Kim-Tam Logistics, a division of Samuel, Son & Co.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Local routes (200–300-mile radius), START TIME: AM END TIME: PM. Home daily & weekends off
Why Drive for Kim-Tam?
- Local Driving – Home Every Night
- Hourly Pay – Weekly Direct Deposit
- Dedicated Tractor + Conestoga Trailer (No Tarping)
- Newer, Well-Maintained Equipment
- Steady, Year-Round Work – In-House Carrier
- Paid Overtime After 40 Hours
Lifestyle Benefits & Perks:
- Company-paid health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation + annual performance bonus
- 401K with company match starting the 1st of the month after 30 days
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Flexible start/end times where possible
- Paid PPE or reimbursement
- On-the-job training and growth opportunities
What You'll Do
- Safely deliver finished products to customers and pick up raw materials from mills
- Secure legal and safe loads using proper flatbed securement techniques
- Perform basic computer tasks (scanning, billing, finalizing)
- Complete daily logs (paper or electronic) and required vehicle reports
- Maintain vehicle condition, conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Follow DOT regulations and local traffic laws
- Represent the company with professionalism at all customer locations
- Occasionally pick up customer payments post-delivery
- Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 2–3 years of commercial driving experience (48' or 53' tractor-trailer combinations)
- At least 6 months of flatbed or Conestoga trailer experience
- Experience hauling steel, heavy haul, or oversized freight preferred
- Strong knowledge of load securement techniques (strapping, chaining — no tarping required with Conestoga equipment)
- Solid understanding of DOT regulations, FMCSA rules, and State DOT requirements
- Proficient in completing electronic or paper driver logs and required reports
- Familiar with the 60-hour/7-day rule and other Hours of Service regulations
- Able to conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate vehicle records
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English as required by DOT regulations (to understand road signs, complete required documentation, and communicate with dispatch, customers, and authorities)
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, with frequent lifting or carrying of up to 25 lbs
Compliance Requirements:
- Possess a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets safety and insurance standards, with no disqualifying violations in the past 36 months as determined by company policy and applicable regulations.*
- Compliance with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, including a clear record with no violations prohibiting operation of a commercial motor vehicle.**
* Disqualifying violations may include but are not limited to: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for traffic-related offenses, and repeated moving violations that indicate a pattern of unsafe driving behavior. Each applicant's record will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility. The company reserves sole discretion in determining whether violations or driving history present a disqualifying condition.
** Compliance with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requires a pre-employment query showing no active violations, such as positive drug or alcohol test results, refusal to test, or other unresolved violations. Applicants must consent to both pre-employment and ongoing Clearinghouse queries as required by law.
About Kim-Tam Logistics
Since 1964, Kim-Tam Logistics has delivered flatbed services and cross-border transport across North America. As a division of Samuel, Son & Co., we support the metals and construction industries with a focus on safety, service, and long-term stability. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer
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