Pre-screened step deck drivers in North Dakota. 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
$60,000-$77,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
6,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in North Dakota
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
Wage Range:$60,000-$77,000/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
North Dakota Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in North Dakota
#1
Fargo
#2
Bismarck
#3
Grand Forks
#4
Minot
#5
Williston
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in North Dakota
Bakken oil field operatorsCargill (Fargo)Amazon FAR1Military basesTMobile DC
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in North Dakota
Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country
Fargo is the primary distribution hub for the Northern Plains
Low state taxes and no toll roads benefit owner-operators
Small population means less competition for available drivers
Agriculture and energy sectors provide year-round demand
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your North Dakota 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 North Dakota, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Step Deck drivers in North Dakota typically earn $60,000-$77,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Fargo and Bismarck tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in North Dakota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. North Dakota has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in North Dakota are Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot. Major employers driving this demand include Bakken oil field operators, Cargill (Fargo), Amazon FAR1.
We recruit step deck drivers from across North Dakota, a market of roughly 6,500+ CDL holders statewide and 10 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. Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country.