Hire Flatbed Drivers in Illinois
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Illinois. 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
85,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Illinois
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
Illinois Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Illinois
#1
Chicago
#2
Rockford
#3
Joliet
#4
Peoria
#5
Springfield
#6
Champaign
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Illinois
Amazon (15+ FCs)Caterpillar (Peoria)BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet)Walmart DCsADM (Decatur)
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Illinois
Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America
I-80/I-90/I-55/I-57 intersection creates the densest freight network
BNSF and UP rail hubs generate massive drayage demand
Manufacturing base provides consistent flatbed freight
Central location reaches 80% of US population within one day
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Illinois, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Illinois typically earn $60,000-$77,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Chicago and Rockford tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Illinois need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Illinois has 120+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Illinois are Chicago, Rockford, Joliet, Peoria. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), Caterpillar (Peoria), BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet).
Our Illinois flatbed driver pool draws from 85,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 69% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America.