Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Moderate Demand
CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver Jobs in Alabama
Browse flatbed trucking positions across Alabama with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
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Key Cities
5+ Markets
Flatbed Trucking in Alabama
Alabama freight runs on I-65 between Nashville and the Gulf, with the Port of Mobile handling containers and bulk cargo and Birmingham sitting at the I-20/I-59/I-65 interchange that feeds automotive and steel plants. Flatbed demand in Alabama is moderate; construction, industrial, and energy-related open-deck freight follow the corridors and industries named above.
Top Companies Hiring Flatbed Drivers in AL
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Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Landstar System
$150,000 - $300,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Mercer Transportation
$150,000 - $280,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Driving job listings in Alabama
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$61,000 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$53,000 - $74,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$54,000 - $76,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$42,500 - $60,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Flatbed Jobs in Alabama
Birmingham
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Huntsville
Alabama
Montgomery
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Key Freight Routes in Alabama
1
I-65 (north-south spine)
2
I-20/59 (Birmingham corridor)
3
I-10 (Gulf Coast)
Requirements for Flatbed Driving in AL
- Valid CDL-A license
- 1+ year CDL-A experience preferred
- Cargo securement training and knowledge of FMCSA tie-down rules
- Physical ability to tarp, chain, and strap loads in all weather
- Clean MVR and DOT physical card
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions
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Flatbed Trucking Jobs in Alabama — FAQs
How much do flatbed truck drivers make in Alabama?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for flatbed drivers in Alabama. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
What type of flatbed freight is common in Alabama?
Flatbed freight in Alabama varies by region but commonly includes lumber, building materials, manufactured homes, and steel for the construction industry. Tarp pay ($50-$100 per tarp) and oversized load bonuses add to base flatbed earnings in AL.
Are trucking companies in Alabama hiring flatbed drivers in 2026?
Yes — flatbed driver demand in Alabama is moderate heading into 2026. The flatbed segment in Alabama is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in AL.