Hire Flatbed Drivers in North Carolina
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in North Carolina. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
62,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in North Carolina
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
North Carolina Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in North Carolina
#1
Charlotte
#2
Raleigh
#3
Greensboro
#4
Winston-Salem
#5
Durham
#6
Fayetteville
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in North Carolina
Amazon CLT2-CLT6Walmart DCsSmithfield FoodsVolvo Trucks (Greensboro)Bank of America
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in North Carolina
I-85 Charlotte-to-Raleigh is the fastest growing freight corridor in the Southeast
Moderate cost of living with competitive wages
Diverse economy — banking, manufacturing, agriculture, tech
Military bases (Bragg/Liberty, Lejeune) create government freight
Port of Wilmington expanding creates new drayage demand
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your North Carolina 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 North Carolina
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in North Carolina — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In North Carolina, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in North Carolina typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Charlotte and Raleigh tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in North Carolina need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. North Carolina has 70+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in North Carolina are Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon CLT2-CLT6, Walmart DCs, Smithfield Foods.
Our North Carolina flatbed driver pool draws from 62,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. I-85 Charlotte-to-Raleigh is the fastest growing freight corridor in the Southeast.