Recent CDL Grad? No Class A Experience? No Problem
At TMC, we hire recent CDL graduates and drivers with no Class A experience and help them polish their driving and securement skills, so they can start a great flatbed driving career.
We’ve been training drivers with little or no experience for more than 30 years, and our flatbed training program is one of the best in the industry. We're even recognized as a certified Heavy Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program by the Department of Labor.
Whether you’re looking for your first driving job or returning to truck driving after some time away, our training program will help you start a great career in flatbed trucking—no experience required.
You can start making good money right away! First-year drivers are earning up to $100,000. Come see why we’re the best flatbed company for recent CDL graduates and drivers with no experience!
Apply today to drive for TMC! Or call 1-800-247-2460 to talk to a recruiter!
Don’t have your CDL yet? Check out our CDL training program!
If you’re an experienced driver, we can help you drive your career forward!
We’re looking for drivers throughout our hiring and operation area!
Why Drive for TMC?
If you’ve got your CDL but don’t have recent driving experience, here’s why TMC is the best flatbed company to start your career with.
- Great career options. At TMC, you can pursue the career path that works best for you. You’ll start out in our Linehaul Division. Once you have more experience, you can move to a Dedicated route or drive for our Specialized Division. View our open flatbed driving jobs!
- Weekly home time. We know home time matters, and our operations are built around getting our drivers home every weekend. But that’s not the only option—if you want to spend your weekend in a different place to visit family or just see the sights, your fleet manager can route you to where you want to be.
- Industry-leading training. We’ve been training drivers for more than 30 years, and our experienced instructors will help you perfect your skills so you can start your flatbed driving career.
- Get paid from day 1. You’ll receive $1300 for completing our flatbed training program, and TMC will pay for your transportation to and from our training center and your accommodations during training. While you’re in over-the-road training, you’ll earn $650 per week.
- Great facilities. At our training centers in Des Moines, IA, and Columbia, SC, we provide computers for every student, spacious break areas, and training yards where you’ll get hands-on practice with driving and securement.
- The best equipment on the road. We’re known for our top-of-the-line trucks spec’d for performance and driver comfort. When you drive for TMC, you can count on having great equipment that works as hard as you do.
- Drive for the best flatbed company. Since 1972, we’ve offered some of the best home time, pay, and driver benefits in the industry—because we want drivers who start their career with us to stay with us. And since we’re employee-owned, you share in TMC’s success, at no cost to you!
TMC’s Hiring Requirements
If you want to drive for TMC, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- 23 years of age or older
- Live in our hiring area
- No more than three moving violations in the last five years, and no DUIs in the last ten years
- Five years of verifiable work history in any industry
- Able to pass a DOT physical exam and perform the essential functions of the job
Flatbed Training Schedule
Our 12-day flatbed training program will get you ready to tackle life on the road, even if you don’t have recent Class A driving experience. Here’s how it works:
- Four days of classroom instruction.
- Three days of hands-on load securement training.
- Five days of equipment familiarization, driving and backing instruction, and training in how to complete a thorough DOT pre-trip inspection.
- You’ll spend the next four weeks in over-the-road training with one of our experienced driver trainers, who will help you master the hands-on skills you need to succeed as a flatbed driver.
- Then you’ll start your career as a TMC flatbed driver!
Check out this video to learn more about our training program!
How to Get Started
- Check out TMC’s flatbed driving job openings. Learn more about what it’s like to drive for TMC and what your Class A driving career could look like.
- Apply online. Fill out an application today!
- Follow up on your application. After you’ve submitted your application, call 1-800-247-2862 to talk to a recruiter.
- Get scheduled for training. Our training classes begin every Monday, so you can get started whenever you’re ready.
- Start your flatbed driving career. Once you complete our training program, you’ll be on your way to a great-paying, rewarding career as a flatbed driver in just a few weeks. TMC drivers with no previous CDL A driving experience are earning up to $100,000 in their first year!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is TMC’s flatbed training program?
Our flatbed training program for recent CDL grads and drivers with no experience is 12 days long. You’ll also spend four weeks in over-the-road training with an experienced driver trainer.
Do I need to have my CDL already?
The first step to starting your career with TMC is having your CDL. If you don’t have your CDL, you can get it through our paid CDL training or through a local driving school.
How old do I have to be to drive for TMC?
You must be 23 years of age or older to drive for TMC.
How many years of work history do I need to provide on my application?
Please provide the last five years of your work history, with contact information for each employer. Note that this includes both driving jobs and jobs in other industries.
What if my driving record isn’t perfect?
We understand that mistakes happen. We require drivers we hire to have no more than three moving violations in the last five years, and no DUIs in the last ten years.
I have some driving experience, but it is from a few years ago. Is this training program right for me?
This training program is designed for drivers who have under three months’ Class A driving experience within the last five years. It will help you refresh and polish your skills so you’re ready to start a career as a flatbed driver. If you have more recent truck driving experience, check out our orientation program for experienced drivers!
Will I get home during my over-the-road training?
Yes, most trainees get home every weekend.
Does TMC require any endorsements on my CDL?
In general, no—but New York residents will need to test for and obtain the metals endorsement.
What do I need to bring to training?
Check out our Orientation Checklists for a list of items we recommend bringing with you.
Columbia, South Carolina Apprentice Orientation Checklist
Des Moines, Iowa Apprentice Orientation Checklist
What are the physical requirements for driving flatbed?
Watch the video below to learn more about the physical requirements to drive for TMC.
You can also read this checklist for more information.
Detailed TMC Essential Job Functions
Our Training Centers