Drive for Onyx Logistics
Flatbed work isn't for everyone. If you've got the experience and you're looking for a company that actually has its act together — good equipment, real pay, people who treat you like an adult — you're in the right place. Onyx Logistics is family-owned and built around drivers who know what they're doing and want to be somewhere that knows it too.
Ready to drive? Apply now or call a recruiter today.
Why Drive for Onyx Logistics
Most flatbed drivers have been around long enough to spot a company that talks a good game versus one that actually delivers. We'll let the details speak for themselves.
Onyx Logistics is family-owned and family-focused. We treat you like a person, not just a number. Your dispatcher knows your name. There's no automated call center to navigate when you need something; you're talking to a real person, every time. No micromanaging. No forced dispatch. We trust experienced drivers to do the job, and we make sure you have what you need to do it.
Flatbed drivers know the difference between a company that respects the work and one that just needs a body in the seat. We take pride in being the first.
Pay and Benefits
We pay well, we pay on time, and we pay for everything, not just the loaded miles.
Mileage Pay
- Flatbed Division: 28%–30% of gross revenue
- Typical weekly earnings: $2,000–$3,000+
- All miles paid — loaded and empty
Additional Pay
- Weekly pay, every week
- Layover pay: $150/day when you’re held on standby overnight
- Detention pay: $25/hour after the first 3 hours (up to $150/day)
- Breakdown pay: $25/hour after the first 3 hours (up to $150/day, $600 per occurrence) — and if your truck’s going to be in the shop more than 4–5 days, we’ll get you into another one
Benefits
- Health insurance — Onyx covers 50% of the premium (average cost to you: ~$50/week)
- W-2 or 1099 — your choice
- One week paid vacation after one year, based on your average weekly earnings from the three months before your request date
Bonuses
- $100 DOT inspection bonus every time you pass
- $200 referral bonus when a driver you refer comes on board
- Performance bonus: up to $5,000
Driver Requirements
We're looking for experienced flatbed drivers. Onyx Logistics currently requires a minimum of 2 years of verifiable driving experience, with your CDL issued at least 2 years prior.
Flatbed-specific: Tarping and securement experience is expected. You should be comfortable with the physical demands of flatbed work and familiar with standard securement practices.
MVR standards: Up to one accident or two violations. Drivers with more than three moving violations, or a combination of more than one accident and two violations, are not eligible.
We're actively working on an in-house training pathway for drivers with at least 1 year of experience. That program is in development — when it's ready, we'll say so clearly. For now, our requirement is 2 years.
Additional requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL
- No forced dispatch — you have a say in your loads
Not sure if you qualify? Call us. We'll help you determine if we're a good fit for you.
Equipment
Onyx runs late model trucks — Freightliner Cascadias, Kenworth T680s, and some Peterbilts — maintained in-house. You won't be waiting on a third-party shop to get you back out there.
What you'll find in the cab:
- APU on late-model trucks
- Cabin heater
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Power inverter
- Governed at 70+ mph
Flatbed & Hotshot Fleet:
- 53-foot step decks with under-trailer toolboxes for gear storage
- Hotshot equipment for time-sensitive loads
- Securement equipment provided
- Curtain vans coming soon
Our 24-hour dedicated service line means if something goes wrong on the road, you're reaching a real person, not an answering service.
Driver Lounge and Amenities
Onyx drivers have full access to our facility and its amenities.
- Pool table
- TVs
- 2-story gym
- Private restrooms with showers
- Snacks and refreshments
- Kitchen with a grill — regular cookouts, lunch provided for drivers at the yard
- Loaner vehicle during scheduled maintenance so you can get out and run errands
- Pet-friendly: bring your companion along (up to 5 pets per truck)
- Dog park coming soon
- Chaplain is available for those interested
Home Time and Routes
Onyx runs OTR across all 48 states. Flexible home time. We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
There's always a load. If you want to run, we'll keep you moving. Minimal downtime is something we take seriously.
Owner Operators
Onyx works with owner operators who come with their own equipment. We don't offer lease-to-own programs. If you've got your own truck, let's talk about what running with Onyx looks like.