Hire Flatbed Drivers in Rhode Island
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Rhode Island. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$58,000-$74,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
5,200+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Rhode Island
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$58,000-$74,000/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
Rhode Island Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Rhode Island
#1
Providence
#2
Warwick
#3
Cranston
#4
Pawtucket
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Rhode Island
CVS Health HQElectric Boat (Quonset)RaytheonNaval Station NewportSysco NE
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Rhode Island
Small state means all routes are local with home-daily
Defense sector provides stable long-term contracts
CVS Health distribution creates consistent dry van demand
Proximity to Boston and Connecticut driver markets
Naval operations create specialized freight needs
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Rhode Island, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Rhode Island typically earn $58,000-$74,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Providence and Warwick tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Rhode Island need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Rhode Island has 6 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Rhode Island are Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket. Major employers driving this demand include CVS Health HQ, Electric Boat (Quonset), Raytheon.
Our Rhode Island flatbed driver pool draws from 5,200+ 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. Small state means all routes are local with home-daily.