Hire Flatbed Drivers in Mississippi
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Mississippi. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$49,000-$63,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
22,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Mississippi
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$49,000-$63,000/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
Mississippi Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Mississippi
#1
Jackson
#2
Gulfport
#3
Hattiesburg
#4
Tupelo
#5
Southaven
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Mississippi
Nissan (Canton)Toyota (Blue Springs)Sanderson FarmsIngalls Shipbuilding (Pascagoula)Walmart DCs
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Mississippi
Lowest fuel tax in the region — 18.4 cents/gallon
Automotive manufacturing provides steady freight
Lowest cost of living in the US maximizes driver pay impact
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
Poultry processing creates consistent reefer demand
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Mississippi 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 Mississippi
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Mississippi — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Mississippi, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Mississippi typically earn $49,000-$63,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Jackson and Gulfport tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Mississippi need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Mississippi has 30+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Mississippi are Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Tupelo. Major employers driving this demand include Nissan (Canton), Toyota (Blue Springs), Sanderson Farms.
Our Mississippi flatbed driver pool draws from 22,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 62% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Lowest fuel tax in the region — 18.4 cents/gallon.