Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Montana. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
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
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. 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.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Montana, a market of roughly 7,500+ CDL holders statewide and 12 CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 1+ years flatbed-specific experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. No sales tax reduces fleet operating costs.