Hire Step Deck Drivers in Pennsylvania
Access our pool of pre-screened step deck drivers in Pennsylvania. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$60,000-$77,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
72,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Pennsylvania
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
Pennsylvania Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Pennsylvania
#1
Philadelphia
#2
Pittsburgh
#3
Allentown
#4
Harrisburg
#5
Lancaster
#6
Carlisle
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Pennsylvania
Amazon (15+ FCs)FedEx GroundWalmart DCsHersheyGiant Food
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Pennsylvania
I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast
Philadelphia port handles diverse import freight
Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) creates tanker demand
Central location between NYC and DC markets
Large CDL training pipeline from trade schools
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Pennsylvania 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
- Diverse cargo keeps routes and work engaging
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Hiring Step Deck Drivers in Pennsylvania — FAQ
Our typical placement time for step deck drivers is 72-120 hours. In Pennsylvania, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Pennsylvania typically earn $60,000-$77,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Pennsylvania need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Pennsylvania has 90+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), FedEx Ground, Walmart DCs.
Our Pennsylvania step deck driver pool draws from 72,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 67% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast.