Pre-screened step deck drivers in Montana. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-120 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
7,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Montana
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
Wage Range:$57,000-$73,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Step deck loading and height clearance awareness
Experience with ramp loading of machinery and equipment
Knowledge of axle weight distribution on two-level decks
Comfort with oversized loads and permit routes
Montana Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Montana
#1
Billings
#2
Missoula
#3
Great Falls
#4
Bozeman
#5
Helena
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Montana
CHS Inc (grain)ExxonMobil (Billings refinery)Knife RiverStillwater MiningCostco DC
Why Hire Step Deck 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 Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Montana Operation
Premium rates — step deck commands $0.03-$0.08/mile over flatbed
Less competition for specialized loads
Growing demand as industrial equipment shipments increase
Many loads are shipper-loaded, reducing physical demands
We aim to fill step deck driver requests within 72-120 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.
Step Deck drivers in Montana typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Billings and Missoula tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck 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 step deck 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 step deck 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 step deck or flatbed experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. No sales tax reduces fleet operating costs.