Hire Flatbed Drivers in Kansas
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Kansas. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$52,000-$67,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
20,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Kansas
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$52,000-$67,000/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
Kansas Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Kansas
#1
Wichita
#2
Kansas City
#3
Topeka
#4
Salina
#5
Dodge City
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Kansas
Spirit AeroSystems (Wichita)Cargill Meat (Dodge City)Amazon MCI1Walmart DC
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Kansas
Central US location — equidistant access to both coasts
Aviation manufacturing (Wichita) creates specialized freight
Beef processing industry needs year-round reefer drivers
Lower operating costs than neighboring Colorado or Missouri
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Kansas 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 Kansas — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Kansas, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Kansas typically earn $52,000-$67,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Wichita and Kansas City tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Kansas need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Kansas has 25+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Kansas are Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka, Salina. Major employers driving this demand include Spirit AeroSystems (Wichita), Cargill Meat (Dodge City), Amazon MCI1.
Our Kansas flatbed driver pool draws from 20,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 61% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Central US location — equidistant access to both coasts.