Hire Flatbed Drivers in Colorado
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Colorado. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$60,000-$77,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
29,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Colorado
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$60,000-$77,000/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
Colorado Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Colorado
#1
Denver
#2
Colorado Springs
#3
Aurora
#4
Fort Collins
#5
Pueblo
#6
Loveland
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Colorado
Amazon DEN2/DEN3Coors Brewing (Golden)Lockheed MartinBall CorporationWalmart DC (Loveland)
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Colorado
Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West
I-70 and I-25 corridor creates diverse freight lanes
Tech industry growth drives e-commerce distribution
Energy sector (oil, gas, wind) provides specialized freight
Lower taxes than California attract West Coast fleet relocations
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Colorado 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 Colorado — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Colorado, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Colorado typically earn $60,000-$77,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Denver and Colorado Springs tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Colorado need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Colorado has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Colorado are Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon DEN2/DEN3, Coors Brewing (Golden), Lockheed Martin.
Our Colorado flatbed driver pool draws from 29,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West.