Hire Step Deck Drivers in Texas
Access our pool of pre-screened step deck drivers in Texas. 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
185,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Texas
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
Texas Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Texas
#1
Dallas
#2
Houston
#3
San Antonio
#4
Austin
#5
Fort Worth
#6
El Paso
#7
Laredo
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Texas
Amazon (25+ FCs)Toyota (San Antonio)Port of HoustonTesla (Austin)Walmart (10+ DCs)
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Texas
Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state
No state income tax — the ultimate recruiting advantage
Laredo is the #1 US-Mexico land port by value
Houston port is #1 in US for total tonnage
DFW is the largest inland freight market in the country
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Texas 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 Texas — FAQ
Our typical placement time for step deck drivers is 72-120 hours. In Texas, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Texas typically earn $60,000-$77,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Dallas and Houston tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Texas need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Texas has 250+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Texas are Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (25+ FCs), Toyota (San Antonio), Port of Houston.
Our Texas step deck driver pool draws from 185,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 68% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state.