Hire Flatbed Drivers in New Jersey
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in New Jersey. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$63,000-$81,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in New Jersey
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$63,000-$81,000/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
New Jersey Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in New Jersey
#1
Newark
#2
Jersey City
#3
Edison
#4
Elizabeth
#5
Camden
#6
Linden
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in New Jersey
Port Newark-ElizabethAmazon (10+ FCs)Johnson & JohnsonCampbell SoupSysco
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in New Jersey
Port Newark-Elizabeth is the busiest East Coast container port
Highest density of warehouse space per square mile in the US
Proximity to NYC creates unlimited last-mile delivery demand
Pharmaceutical manufacturing corridor needs specialized drivers
Highest per-mile rates in the Northeast reflect demand
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In New Jersey, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in New Jersey typically earn $63,000-$81,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Newark and Jersey City tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in New Jersey need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. New Jersey has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in New Jersey are Newark, Jersey City, Edison, Elizabeth. Major employers driving this demand include Port Newark-Elizabeth, Amazon (10+ FCs), Johnson & Johnson.
Our New Jersey flatbed driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 71% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Port Newark-Elizabeth is the busiest East Coast container port.