Pre-screened car hauler drivers in Maine. Class A CDL holders with 2+ years car hauler-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 96-144 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$61,000-$78,000/year
Target Placement
96-144 hours
CDL Holders (State)
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)
We aim to fill car hauler driver requests within 96-144 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. 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.
We recruit car hauler drivers from across Maine, a market of roughly 8,500+ CDL holders statewide and 12 CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 2+ years car hauler-specific experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates.