Hire Flatbed Drivers in Maryland
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Maryland. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$60,000-$77,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
32,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Maryland
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
Maryland Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Maryland
#1
Baltimore
#2
Frederick
#3
Hagerstown
#4
Salisbury
#5
College Park
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Maryland
Port of BaltimoreAmazon BWI2-BWI5McCormick SpicesPerdue FarmsAberdeen Proving Ground
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Maryland
Port of Baltimore auto and roll-on/roll-off hub
I-95 corridor provides Northeast market access
Defense and government contracts create stable freight
Eastern Shore poultry industry generates reefer demand
Proximity to DC creates federal logistics opportunities
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Maryland 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 Maryland — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Maryland, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Maryland typically earn $60,000-$77,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Baltimore and Frederick tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Maryland need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Maryland has 35+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Maryland are Baltimore, Frederick, Hagerstown, Salisbury. Major employers driving this demand include Port of Baltimore, Amazon BWI2-BWI5, McCormick Spices.
Our Maryland flatbed driver pool draws from 32,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 65% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Port of Baltimore auto and roll-on/roll-off hub.