Hire Step Deck Drivers in Vermont
Access our pool of pre-screened step deck drivers in Vermont. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
4,200+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Vermont
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
Vermont Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Vermont
#1
Burlington
#2
South Burlington
#3
Rutland
#4
Barre
#5
Montpelier
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Vermont
Ben and Jerrys (Waterbury)Keurig Dr PepperGlobalFoundriesCabot CreameryGreen Mountain Power
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Vermont
Niche food industry (Ben & Jerry's, Cabot) needs reliable reefer drivers
Lowest fuel tax in the Northeast saves on fuel costs
Quality of life attracts drivers seeking rural, low-stress routes
Dairy industry provides year-round consistent reefer demand
Small market means strong employer-driver relationships
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Vermont 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 Vermont — FAQ
Our typical placement time for step deck drivers is 72-120 hours. In Vermont, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Step Deck drivers in Vermont typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Burlington and South Burlington tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Vermont need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Vermont has 6 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Vermont are Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, Barre. Major employers driving this demand include Ben and Jerrys (Waterbury), Keurig Dr Pepper, GlobalFoundries.
Our Vermont step deck driver pool draws from 4,200+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 55% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Niche food industry (Ben & Jerry's, Cabot) needs reliable reefer drivers.