Pre-screened flatbed drivers in New York. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$63,000-$81,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
75,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in New York
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 York Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in New York
#1
New York City
#2
Buffalo
#3
Rochester
#4
Syracuse
#5
Albany
#6
Newburgh
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in New York
Amazon JFK8/JFK9Port of NY/NJSyscoFreshDirectWalmart DCs
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in New York
NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US
Port of NY/NJ serves the entire Northeast
Highest driver wages on the East Coast
I-81 corridor through upstate is a major freight artery
Diverse freight types from food to fashion to finance
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your New York 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 New York, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in New York typically earn $63,000-$81,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. New York City and Buffalo tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in New York need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. New York has 100+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in New York are New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon JFK8/JFK9, Port of NY/NJ, Sysco.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across New York, a market of roughly 75,000+ CDL holders statewide and 100+ 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. NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US.