Hire Flatbed Drivers in Hawaii
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Hawaii. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$62,000-$79,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
2,800+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Hawaii
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$62,000-$79,000/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
Hawaii Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Hawaii
#1
Honolulu
#2
Hilo
#3
Kahului
#4
Kailua-Kona
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Hawaii
Matson NavigationYoung BrothersMilitary basesCostco HawaiiAloha Petroleum
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Hawaii
Island-only operations mean drivers are always home
Limited competition — few staffing agencies serve Hawaii
Military logistics provide consistent government contracts
Tourism economy creates steady supply-chain freight
Higher wages reflect island cost of living
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Hawaii 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 Hawaii — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Hawaii, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Hawaii typically earn $62,000-$79,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Honolulu and Hilo tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Hawaii need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Hawaii has 5 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Hawaii are Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona. Major employers driving this demand include Matson Navigation, Young Brothers, Military bases.
Our Hawaii flatbed driver pool draws from 2,800+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 52% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Island-only operations mean drivers are always home.