Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
High Demand
CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver Jobs in New Mexico
Browse flatbed trucking positions across New Mexico with top carriers hiring now.
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Key Cities
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Flatbed Trucking in New Mexico
New Mexico sits where I-40 and I-25 cross at Albuquerque; Permian Basin energy freight, military installations, and Texas–Arizona through traffic shape state trucking. Flatbed demand in New Mexico is high; construction, industrial, and energy-related open-deck freight follow the corridors and industries named above.
Top Companies Hiring Flatbed Drivers in NM
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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 New Mexico
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
$49,000 - $69,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$54,500 - $77,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$50,000 - $70,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$41,000 - $58,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$46,500 - $65,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$52,000 - $73,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$49,000 - $69,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$40,000 - $56,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Flatbed Jobs in New Mexico
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Farmington
New Mexico
Roswell
New Mexico
Key Freight Routes in New Mexico
1
I-40 (east-west through Albuquerque)
2
I-25 (north-south through Albuquerque)
3
I-10 (southern NM, Las Cruces to El Paso)
Requirements for Flatbed Driving in NM
- 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 New Mexico — FAQs
How much do flatbed truck drivers make in New Mexico?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for flatbed drivers in New Mexico. 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 New Mexico?
Flatbed freight in New Mexico varies by region but commonly includes oil field equipment, pipe, steel for construction, and wind turbine components. Tarp pay ($50-$100 per tarp) and oversized load bonuses add to base flatbed earnings in NM.
Are trucking companies in New Mexico hiring flatbed drivers in 2026?
Yes — flatbed driver demand in New Mexico is high heading into 2026. Carriers operating in New Mexico are actively recruiting flatbed drivers with competitive pay packages and benefits to fill open positions. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NM.