Pre-screened step deck drivers in Virginia. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$60,000-$77,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Virginia
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
Virginia Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Virginia
#1
Virginia Beach
#2
Norfolk
#3
Richmond
#4
Arlington
#5
Chesapeake
#6
Roanoke
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Virginia
Port of Virginia (Norfolk)Amazon (10+ FCs)Newport News ShipbuildingMilitary basesWalmart DCs
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Virginia
Port of Virginia is the deepest on the East Coast
I-81 is a major north-south freight corridor
Military and defense create stable long-term freight demand
DC-metro proximity provides government logistics opportunities
Diverse economy supports demand for all equipment types
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Virginia 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 Virginia, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Virginia typically earn $60,000-$77,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Virginia Beach and Norfolk tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Virginia need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Virginia has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Virginia are Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington. Major employers driving this demand include Port of Virginia (Norfolk), Amazon (10+ FCs), Newport News Shipbuilding.
We recruit step deck drivers from across Virginia, a market of roughly 48,000+ CDL holders statewide and 60+ 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. Port of Virginia is the deepest on the East Coast.