CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver Jobs in New York
Browse flatbed trucking positions across New York with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Flatbed Trucking in New York
New York freight splits between New York City metro / port demand downstate and the I-90 Thruway corridor upstate through Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Flatbed demand in New York is moderate; construction, industrial, and energy-related open-deck freight follow the corridors and industries named above.
Top Companies Hiring Flatbed Drivers in NY
Crete Carrier Corporation
CRST International
Landstar System
Mercer Transportation
Driving job listings in New York
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
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$69,000 - $97,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$71,500 - $101,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$72,500 - $102,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$76,500 - $107,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Flatbed Jobs in New York
New York City
New York
Buffalo
New York
Rochester
New York
Syracuse
New York
Albany
New York
Key Freight Routes in New York
I-87 (NYC to Albany, Thruway)
I-90 (Albany to Buffalo, Thruway)
I-95 (NYC to Connecticut)
Requirements for Flatbed Driving in NY
- 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 York — FAQs
How much do flatbed truck drivers make in New York?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for flatbed drivers in New York. 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 York?
Flatbed freight in New York varies by region but commonly includes construction materials, steel, lumber, and heavy equipment. Tarp pay ($50-$100 per tarp) and oversized load bonuses add to base flatbed earnings in NY.
Are trucking companies in New York hiring flatbed drivers in 2026?
Yes — flatbed driver demand in New York is moderate heading into 2026. The flatbed segment in New York is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NY.