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OTR Flatbed Trucking Job in Des Moines, IA
Last updated: 09-18-2026
$0.70-$0.80CPM
$5,000Sign-on bonus
On the road2 – 4 Weeks
Vacancy description
HMD Trucking is a family-owned carrier hauling freight across the United States since 1998. With a fleet of more than 650 modern trucks, we operate nationwide and continue to grow each year. Flatbed is one of our core divisions, and our flatbed jobs in Des Moines, IA offer drivers steady freight, well-maintained equipment, and long-term career opportunities with a stable national company.
What Makes Driving with HMD Different:
A modern, professionally maintained fleet focused on driver safety, comfort, and long-term reliability.
A stable, well-established carrier with a strong reputation across the trucking industry.
An in-house maintenance facility, allowing for quicker service and consistent repairs.
Consistent dispatch support and a team approach that helps drivers remain efficient on the road.
Nationwide freight consistency paired with opportunities for long-term career growth.
Requirements
Valid CDL Class A
1 year of CDL-A OTR experience is required
Flatbed driving experience is required
No DUI/DWI within the last 5 years
No more than 3 moving violations or 3 preventable accidents
No excessive speeding (over 21 mph) within the last 3 years
Must be above 23 years old at the time of application
Benefits
Earn 70 CPM for all miles driven
Increase your pay by an additional 10 CPM when running 11,000+ miles per month
Receive payment for every load, regardless of tarp requirements
Stable freight and consistent work across the United States
Benefits package including health, dental, and vision
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Home time: 2 weeks out, 2 nights at home
Clean Inspection Bonus: $100
Sign-on Bonus: $5,000
Referral Bonus: $2,000
Extra Stops: $50 per additional stop
Detention Pay: $15 per hour after the first 2 hours
Layover Pay: $100 for every 24 hours
Orientation Pay: $150
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Flatbed Trucking Job in Des Moines, IA
Looking for steady over the road work with reliable home time? If you’re a Class A CDL company driver with proven flatbed experience, HMD has vacancies in Iowa.
Apply today for a flatbed trucking job in Des Moines, IA and join a carrier that values drivers with fair paychecks, organized dispatch, and schedules you can count on. Curious about your potential earnings? All the details are below.
What You Can Expect to Earn at HMD Trucking
Thinking about a flatbed truck driver job in Des Moines? We’re hiring for open vacancies — apply now and take the next step in your over the road driving career.
Apply nowCheck out real monthly numbers from our flatbed solo drivers. These payouts show what HMD company drivers are earning right now on the road.
Michael W.
Miles Dry Van15,128
Dry Van CPM$0.70
Dry Van Pay$10,590
Bonus CPM$0.10
Bonus Pay$1,513
Load Pay$630
Total$12,733
Muchael R.
Miles13,827
Base CPM$0.70
Base Pay$9,679
Bonus CPM$0.10
Bonus Pay$1,383
Load Pay$510
Total$11,572
Our OTR Flatbed Team in Numbers
Get a closer look at the stats of over the road flatbed trucking with HMD.
80Number of OTR flatbed drivers
9,500Average monthly mileage
$6,250Average monthly pay
Be part of those results — join HMD Trucking and help us grow even stronger!
Apply nowThe Fleet for CDL Flatbed Job in Des Moines
Our fleet of over 650 late-model trucks is maintained to the highest standards. When you take a flatbed trucking job in Des Moines, IA, you’ll be behind the wheel of reliable equipment built for long-haul driving.
All our trucks come with the following benefits:
Peterbilt
Spacious, high-roof cabin
Inverter
Powerful diesel APU
Minifridge
Automatic
Removable rider seat
Comfortable combo sleeper
What Drivers Think
Our company drivers mention steady pay, reliable home time, and the comfort of our semi trucks as the biggest advantages of working with HMD.
Nigel T.
In the company since 2020
Hello there, my name is Nigel Tuckey. Wanted to share with you a little bit about my experience. Beginning with the extensive training and orientation I received, right up through the professional support in the background that I've received from dispatch, and safety, and even the fine people in the repair shop to get me back on the road. Very early on, in the first couple of months, I was able to achieve or meet and even exceed my goals as far as mileage and earnings are concerned. Would highly recommend them. Feels like a family atmosphere, a lot of great support, a lot of fun!
Bonnie B.
In the company since 2021
Hi, my name is Bonnie Burton and I have been with the company for about 10 months. I really like the family atmosphere with HMD and I like that if I have any questions it's not hard to find the answer. Everybody knows who you are, they remember you, they know your name, so that's a good feeling.
Cameron F.
In the company since 2025
Hi, my name is Cameron and I've been with HMD for six months. What I like about HMD is the entire aspect of the company. The equipment is great, the dispatchers are great, the pay is comparable to any other company that you can potentially find. I haven't had too many issues. The transparency and consistent communication that they give whenever you have questions or concerns that you gotta call about, they're always there. They always make theirself available. And they make sure that they work for you.
Current Employee
August 2, 2021
It's not really easy being an CDL driver and I've worked for several companies in my 8 years driving. HMD is so different from any company I've ever worked for. Good money, easy to understand pay structure, great trucks that are kept in top working order, actual home time and above all a true work family. Mary the recruiter is a great I am making money and I am happy to be working with a great company like HMD Trucking
Kwame S.
In the company since 2026
My name is Kwame. Well, HMD Trucking is my third company, trucking company that I've worked with. And honestly, I will say HMD is the best trucking company I've ever worked for. I recommend HMD Trucking for every truck driver who wants, who wants good miles, who doesn't want to sit at the truck stop waiting for a load and all that. I mean, yeah, you have to have at least one year experience to join HMD, which I think isn't that bad. And so, if you have six months experience and you have a good clean record, I mean, I would recommend HMD Trucking for you 100%, 100%. They are, they are really awesome. Trust me, they are.
Reggie and Charles W.
In the company since 2024
My name's Reggie Williams. Been out here with HMD going on three years. My name's Chris Williams, and I run team with my husband. We got a good communication with our dispatcher. So we have no problem with him. Our dispatcher by the name of Shelby, he's awesome. If you're looking for a good company, looking for stability, looking for great benefits, looking for the miles and the home time, HMD. We definitely recommend HMD.
Modu Mele
In the company since 2023
Looks like I've finally landed in the perfect spot. I just wanted to say thanks for the great cpm and the awesome working conditions. I've put in a lot of hours in my time, but you folks from Chicago really have a knack for business. HMD keep up the good work!
HMD Trucking Company Started as a Family Business in Chicago, Illinois, Back in 1998
Over the years, HMD Trucking has grown into a trusted nationwide carrier known for reliable flatbed operations and steady freight. Our operations are structured around experienced drivers, with solo over-the-road positions focused on predictable freight, efficient routing, and realistic schedules.
For drivers seeking a CDL flatbed job in Des Moines, we currently have open positions for company drivers with flatbed experience.
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