Hire Flatbed Drivers in Alabama
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Alabama. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$54,000-$69,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
28,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Alabama
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$54,000-$69,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- 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
Alabama Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Alabama
#1
Birmingham
#2
Mobile
#3
Huntsville
#4
Montgomery
#5
Tuscaloosa
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Alabama
Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa)Honda Manufacturing (Lincoln)Amazon BHM1J.B. HuntWerner
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Alabama
Low cost of living makes Alabama wages competitive
Port of Mobile growing — drayage demand increasing
I-65 corridor connects to Nashville and Chicago freight markets
Automotive manufacturing creates steady freight
No union restrictions on driver staffing
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Alabama Operation
- 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
Other Equipment Types in Alabama
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Alabama — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Alabama, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Alabama typically earn $54,000-$69,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Birmingham and Mobile tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Alabama need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Alabama has 45+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Alabama are Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery. Major employers driving this demand include Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa), Honda Manufacturing (Lincoln), Amazon BHM1.
Our Alabama flatbed driver pool draws from 28,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 68% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Low cost of living makes Alabama wages competitive.