Hire Flatbed Drivers
Flatbed driving demands a different breed of driver — one who can tarp, chain, strap, and secure oversized loads safely. Our flatbed pool includes drivers experienced with steel coils, lumber, machinery, building materials, and construction equipment across every terrain and climate.
Flatbed Driver Requirements
CDL Class
Class A
Endorsements
None required
Min. Experience
1+ years flatbed-specific experience
Wage Range
$0.62-$0.85/mile
Special Requirements
- Tarping, chaining, and load securement per FMCSA 393.100-393.136
- Coil securement certification preferred
- Oversize/overweight load escort experience a plus
- Comfort working at heights and in all weather conditions
Our Flatbed Driver Pool
7,200+ nationwide
Qualified Drivers
72-96 hours
Avg. Placement Time
$0.62-$0.85/mile
Avg. Wage Range
Flatbed Hiring Challenges We Solve
Physical demands — tarping and securement deter many drivers
Safety risk from improper load securement creates liability
Weather exposure makes retention harder in extreme climates
Fewer qualified drivers means longer fill times
Insurance premiums higher due to cargo exposure
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring
Highest base rates among standard equipment types
Tarp pay adds $50-$150+ per load on top of line-haul
Diverse freight keeps the job interesting — no two loads alike
Less warehouse wait time — most flatbed loads are outdoor staging
Strong demand year-round from construction and manufacturing
Hire Flatbed Drivers by State
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Flatbed Driver Staffing FAQ
All our flatbed drivers are trained and tested on FMCSA load securement standards (49 CFR 393.100-393.136). They are proficient with chains, binders, straps, edge protectors, and tarping for commodities including steel, lumber, machinery, pipe, and building materials.
Yes, a subset of our flatbed pool has oversize/overweight (OS/OW) load experience, including escort vehicle coordination, route planning with permit requirements, and night-move operations. Let us know your OS/OW needs and we will match you with appropriately experienced drivers.
Flatbed requires specialized skills — tarping, chaining, coil securement — that not every CDL holder possesses. Our 72-96 hour placement window reflects the extra vetting we do to ensure your driver can actually secure the load safely, not just hold a Class A license.
Most flatbed drivers in our network carry their own basic securement kit (straps, binders, edge protectors). However, for specialized loads like steel coils or oversized equipment, we recommend discussing specific securement requirements so we can match a driver with the right gear and experience.
Our flatbed drivers serve construction, steel manufacturing, lumber, oil and gas, agriculture (farm equipment), wind energy (blade and tower transport), and military/government freight. The majority of demand comes from construction and steel sectors.