Hire Flatbed Drivers in California
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in California. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$65,000-$83,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
145,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in California
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$65,000-$83,000/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
California Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in California
#1
Los Angeles
#2
San Francisco
#3
San Diego
#4
Fresno
#5
Sacramento
#6
Oakland
#7
Stockton
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in California
Amazon (20+ FCs)Port of LA/Long BeachWalmart DCsTargetCostcoSysco
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in California
Largest freight market in the US — port + agriculture + e-commerce
Port of LA/Long Beach handles 40% of US imports
Year-round produce season creates consistent reefer demand
Highest driver wages outside Alaska
CARB compliance creates barrier to entry — less competition for compliant fleets
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your California 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
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Hiring Flatbed Drivers in California — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In California, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in California typically earn $65,000-$83,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in California need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. California has 200+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in California are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Fresno. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (20+ FCs), Port of LA/Long Beach, Walmart DCs.
Our California flatbed driver pool draws from 145,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 70% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Largest freight market in the US — port + agriculture + e-commerce.