Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Moderate Demand
CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver Jobs in Illinois
Browse flatbed trucking positions across Illinois with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
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Key Cities
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Flatbed Trucking in Illinois
Illinois is anchored by Chicago’s rail intermodal yards and the I-80/I-90/I-55/I-57 interstate web; more long-haul freight originates or terminates here than in almost any other state. Flatbed demand in Illinois is moderate; construction, industrial, and energy-related open-deck freight follow the corridors and industries named above.
Top Companies Hiring Flatbed Drivers in IL
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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 Illinois
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
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$64,500 - $91,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$66,000 - $93,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$69,000 - $97,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$72,500 - $102,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$48,000 - $68,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$55,000 - $78,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$59,500 - $84,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Flatbed Jobs in Illinois
Chicago
Illinois
Joliet
Illinois
Rockford
Illinois
Springfield
Illinois
Peoria
Illinois
Key Freight Routes in Illinois
1
I-80/I-55 (Joliet intermodal corridor)
2
I-90/I-94 (Chicago metro)
3
I-57 (Chicago to southern IL)
Requirements for Flatbed Driving in IL
- 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 Illinois — FAQs
How much do flatbed truck drivers make in Illinois?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for flatbed drivers in Illinois. 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 Illinois?
Flatbed freight in Illinois varies by region but commonly includes steel coils, agricultural equipment, manufactured goods, and building materials. Tarp pay ($50-$100 per tarp) and oversized load bonuses add to base flatbed earnings in IL.
Are trucking companies in Illinois hiring flatbed drivers in 2026?
Yes — flatbed driver demand in Illinois is moderate heading into 2026. The flatbed segment in Illinois is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in IL.