With our driver-focused culture, industry-leading pay and benefits and state-of-the-art equipment, it's no surprise why experienced flatbed truckers choose JLE over other carriers. Whether you're looking to be an owner-operator or you're trying to find a company driver position, we have a variety of high-paying, flexible flatbed trucking jobs available to seasoned flatbedders with their CDLs.
Give us a callWhen you accept a job as a flatbed truck driver for JLE, whether you are a Company Driver, Lease Purchase Driver, or Owner-Operator, we ensure that you remain as productive as possible no matter how you choose to join the JLE Team. And when you aren't moving, it's probably because we got you home to your family. That's how it should be! With our flexible scheduling opportunities, it's no wonder JLE has one of the highest driver retention rates in the over-the-road (OTR) flatbed trucking industry.
We believe that trucking should be as rewarding as it is tough. As an important part of our country's infrastructure, flatbed drivers deserve to be compensated for their hard work. For that reason, JLE offers the highest paying trucking jobs in the nation for our professional flatbed truck drivers. We want to ensure that our drivers have the ability to take home an honest paycheck that truly reflects their sacrifices and efforts.
We respect our drivers, and we respect their time. When it's time to be home, we will do our best to get you there. If you need help navigating any medical or healthcare needs, we will ensure that you receive quality, affordable care. And, after you put several million miles under your belt with JLE, we will ensure that we have wholeheartedly contributed to your nest egg to enjoy during retirement. That's what it means to be Proudly Driven with JLE!
JLE Is family, they are there when you need help. It's always a joy to go to work
Phillip Ferneyhough, Professional Flatbed Talent
Owner-operators who participate in our flatbed lease purchase program get access to industry-competitive settlements, even after all of their expenses have been paid off. At JLE, top performing lease purchase drivers are averaging $2019/weekly net settlements, after all expenses. That's $105k per year PROFIT. The top 25% are taking home $133,000 annually. Even better, lease purchase drivers can get into the best equipment in the industry with little to no cost to themselves upfront.
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To be considered for a job as a flatbed truck driver at JLE, you must have your CDL. We also ask that trucking candidates meet the following criteria:
- 23 years of age.
- 1-year verifiable flatbed driving experience.
- Steel coil experience.
JLE provides Company-sponsored medical and dental insurance, as well as 100% Company-paid vision and life insurance and a 401(k) with company match.
Benefits become available immediately on your 90th day of continuous employment.
Yes, JLE has a rider policy. The rider must be at least 18 years of age. Please note, some of our customers do not allow Riders on their property, and your Driver Manager will inform you when you may need to make arrangements to compensate for this. A separate, low-cost, Company-sponsored, rider insurance policy must be purchased in the event you choose to have a rider in your cab.
Yes, at JLE we consider ourselves a pet-friendly trucking company and we welcome your four-legged companions to accompany you on the road. Non-aggressive breeds, under 30 lbs are eligible. A separate security deposit is required for cleaning.
Yes, the speed is set to 65 MPH at the pedal and 68 MPH on the Cruise Control.
At JLE we pride ourselves on providing our drivers with the best equipment. We currently offer our Company drivers:
- 2020 - 2023 Freightliner Cascadias.
- Transcraft and Fontaine trailers that are all less than one year old.
- Additional great equipment to keep you safe, moving, and making money!
