CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver Jobs
CDL A flatbed truck driver jobs hauling steel, lumber, and machinery. Tarping and securement skills with premium pay versus dry van.
Average Pay
$60,000 - $90,000
Home Time
Varies by route
Experience Required
1+ year CDL-A
Flatbed driving jobs we are recruiting for
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OTR Flatbed Driver — Alabama
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Alaska
$71,500 - $101,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Arizona
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Arkansas
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — California
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Colorado
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Connecticut
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Delaware
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Florida
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Georgia
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Hawaii
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Idaho
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Illinois
$64,500 - $91,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Indiana
$63,000 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Iowa
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Kansas
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Kentucky
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Louisiana
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Maine
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Maryland
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Massachusetts
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Michigan
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Minnesota
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Mississippi
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Missouri
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Montana
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Nebraska
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Nevada
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — New Hampshire
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — New Jersey
$69,000 - $97,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — New Mexico
$54,500 - $77,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — New York
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — North Carolina
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — North Dakota
$65,500 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Ohio
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Oklahoma
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Oregon
$66,000 - $93,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Pennsylvania
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Rhode Island
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — South Carolina
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — South Dakota
$60,500 - $85,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Tennessee
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Texas
$60,000 - $84,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Utah
$63,000 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Vermont
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Virginia
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Washington
$70,500 - $99,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — West Virginia
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Wisconsin
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver — Wyoming
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
What to Expect as a Flatbed Driver
CDL A flatbed truck driver work is hands-on freight. You haul steel, lumber, machinery, pipe, and oversized cargo that will not fit in a dry van. Every load needs chains, straps, or tarps — and that skill premium is why flatbed pay still beats most enclosed seats in 2026.
Securement is the craft. FMCSA rules in 49 CFR 393.100–136 set working-load limits, tiedown counts, and commodity-specific standards for coils, pipe, and heavy vehicles. Inspect binders after the first 50 miles. One lazy chain is a roadside OOS and a career scar on your CSA.
Company CDL A flatbed truck driver pay commonly runs about $0.55–$0.70 per mile plus $50–$100 tarp pay, putting many drivers in the $60,000–$90,000 range; strong accounts and owner-operators clear more when spot markets tighten. Physical work in heat, ice, and wind is the trade for that premium.
Carriers hiring flatbed seats want drivers who treat the deck like a craft, not a shortcut around van freight. If you want open CDL A flatbed truck driver jobs with honest pay breakdowns — mileage, tarp, stop, and detention — browse the live postings below and verify each carrier’s securement expectations before orientation.
New-to-flatbed CDL A drivers should budget for gloves, boots, and optionally personal straps while they learn. Ask recruiters about training rides, tarp pay timing, and whether the fleet runs step deck or RGN (which changes ramp and height math). The best flatbed careers compound skill into leverage: better freight, better lanes, and eventually specialized heavy-haul paths.
Key Highlights
- Target query: CDL A flatbed truck driver seats
- 5–15 cents/mile premium over dry van + tarp pay
- FMCSA securement skills required
- Physical, weather-exposed work — higher earners
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flatbed Driving
Is flatbed driving harder than dry van?
Flatbed requires more physical work and specialized skills. You must learn proper cargo securement using chains, binders, straps, and tarps. Loading and unloading takes longer, and you work outdoors in all weather. However, the higher pay, load variety, and sense of craftsmanship appeal to many drivers.
How much does tarp pay add to flatbed driver income?
Tarp pay typically adds $50 to $100 per tarp per load. On runs requiring tarping (building materials, steel, paper products), this can add $500 to $1,500 per month to your income. Not every flatbed load requires tarping -- steel coils, machinery, and pre-packaged lumber often do not.
What endorsements do flatbed drivers need?
A standard CDL-A is sufficient for most flatbed work. No additional endorsements are required unless you are hauling oversize or overweight loads that need special permits. However, flatbed-specific cargo securement training (either through a carrier or a training program) is essential for safety and compliance.