Hire Flatbed Drivers in Florida
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Florida. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
105,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Florida
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$56,000-$72,000/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
Florida Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Florida
#1
Miami
#2
Jacksonville
#3
Tampa
#4
Orlando
#5
Fort Lauderdale
#6
Lakeland
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Florida
Amazon (10+ FCs)Publix (Lakeland)Port of JacksonvillePort of MiamiTropicanaFedEx
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Florida
No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool
Third-largest freight market in the US
Port operations create year-round intermodal demand
Produce season (Oct-May) drives premium reefer rates
Population growth fuels construction and consumer freight
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Florida 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 Florida — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Florida, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Florida typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Miami and Jacksonville tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Florida need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Florida has 150+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Florida are Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (10+ FCs), Publix (Lakeland), Port of Jacksonville.
Our Florida flatbed driver pool draws from 105,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 67% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool.