Hire Flatbed Drivers in Montana
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Montana. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
7,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Montana
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
Montana Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Montana
#1
Billings
#2
Missoula
#3
Great Falls
#4
Bozeman
#5
Helena
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Montana
CHS Inc (grain)ExxonMobil (Billings refinery)Knife RiverStillwater MiningCostco DC
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Montana
No sales tax reduces fleet operating costs
Bakken oil field loads pay premium rates ($4+/mile)
Long-haul drivers appreciate Montana's open roads
Quality of life attracts drivers seeking lower stress
Growing tourism economy needs seasonal freight support
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Montana 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 Montana
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Montana — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Montana, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Montana typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Billings and Missoula tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Montana need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Montana has 12 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Montana are Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman. Major employers driving this demand include CHS Inc (grain), ExxonMobil (Billings refinery), Knife River.
Our Montana flatbed driver pool draws from 7,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 58% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. No sales tax reduces fleet operating costs.