Hire Flatbed Drivers in Indiana
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Indiana. 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
52,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Indiana
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
Indiana Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Indiana
#1
Indianapolis
#2
Fort Wayne
#3
Evansville
#4
South Bend
#5
Gary
#6
Bloomington
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Indiana
Amazon MQJ1/IND1-IND9Eli LillySubaru (Lafayette)FedEx GroundWalmart DCs
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Indiana
Crossroads of America — I-70/I-65 is the busiest intersection
Indianapolis is a top-5 US logistics hub
Lower fuel tax than neighboring Illinois and Ohio
Automotive manufacturing provides steady flatbed demand
Affordable cost of living makes wages highly competitive
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Indiana 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
Other Equipment Types in Indiana
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Indiana — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Indiana, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Indiana typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Indianapolis and Fort Wayne tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Indiana need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Indiana has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Indiana are Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon MQJ1/IND1-IND9, Eli Lilly, Subaru (Lafayette).
Our Indiana flatbed driver pool draws from 52,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 63% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Crossroads of America — I-70/I-65 is the busiest intersection.