Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
Moderate Demand
CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver Jobs in Nebraska
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Flatbed Trucking in Nebraska
Nebraska’s main freight artery is I-80 across the state, with Omaha and Lincoln distribution plus large beef packing plants generating steady refrigerated and van volume. Flatbed demand in Nebraska is moderate; construction, industrial, and energy-related open-deck freight follow the corridors and industries named above.
Top Companies Hiring Flatbed Drivers in NE
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Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
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 Nebraska
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
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$66,500 - $93,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,500 - $65,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Flatbed Jobs in Nebraska
Omaha
Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebraska
Grand Island
Nebraska
Kearney
Nebraska
North Platte
Nebraska
Key Freight Routes in Nebraska
1
I-80 (full state east-west)
2
US-77/US-81 (north-south agricultural corridors)
3
I-76 (southwest to Denver)
Requirements for Flatbed Driving in NE
- 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 Nebraska — FAQs
How much do flatbed truck drivers make in Nebraska?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for flatbed drivers in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
Flatbed freight in Nebraska 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 NE.
Are trucking companies in Nebraska hiring flatbed drivers in 2026?
Yes — flatbed driver demand in Nebraska is moderate heading into 2026. The flatbed segment in Nebraska is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NE.