Hire Car Hauler Drivers in Maine
Access our pool of pre-screened car hauler drivers in Maine. Class A CDL holders with 2+ years car hauler-specific experience experience, placed within 96-144 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$61,000-$78,000/year
Placement
96-144 hours
State Pool
8,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Car Hauler Driver Requirements in Maine
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:2+ years car hauler-specific experience
- Wage Range:$61,000-$78,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Multi-car carrier loading sequence mastery
- Vehicle damage prevention and inspection documentation
- Height-clearance awareness — loaded car haulers are tall
- Dealer lot and auction yard navigation experience
Maine Market for Car Hauler Drivers
Top Cities for Car Hauler Hiring in Maine
#1
Portland
#2
Bangor
#3
Lewiston
#4
Auburn
Employers Driving Car Hauler Demand in Maine
Bath Iron WorksSAPPI (paper)Hannaford DistributionLobster co-opsCianbro
Why Hire Car Hauler Drivers in Maine
Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates
Timber and paper industry provides consistent flatbed work
Short-haul specialists earn well in tight market
Low competition means good drivers can negotiate
Quality of life attracts drivers tired of congested markets
What Our Car Hauler Drivers Bring to Your Maine Operation
- Top-tier per-mile rates in the trucking industry
- Consistent demand — new and used vehicle transport is constant
- Less physical labor — no hand loading or tarping
- Specialized skill commands premium pay and respect
- Many lanes follow predictable seasonal patterns (spring demand surge)
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Hiring Car Hauler Drivers in Maine — FAQ
Our typical placement time for car hauler drivers is 96-144 hours. In Maine, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Car Hauler drivers in Maine typically earn $61,000-$78,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Portland and Bangor tend to offer the highest rates.
Car Hauler drivers in Maine need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Maine has 12 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for car hauler driver demand in Maine are Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn. Major employers driving this demand include Bath Iron Works, SAPPI (paper), Hannaford Distribution.
Our Maine car hauler driver pool draws from 8,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 58% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates.