Flatbed Jobs in Agriculture & Farm Trucking
Flatbed driving positions in the agriculture & farm trucking sector. Pay: $50,000 - $80,000.
Flatbed in Agriculture & Farm Trucking
Agriculture trucking encompasses the transport of grain, livestock, produce, feed, fertilizer, and farm equipment across the American heartland and beyond. This sector is deeply seasonal — harvest seasons in the Midwest and Great Plains create massive spikes in demand for hopper bottom trailers, grain trucks, and flatbeds. Drivers in agriculture often work for cooperatives, feed mills, ethanol plants, or independent farmers during peak periods.
Flatbed drivers haul cargo on open trailers without walls or a roof, transporting building materials, steel coils, heavy machinery, lumber, and other oversized or irregularly shaped freight. The job requires hands-on load securement using chains, straps, binders, and tarps — it's the most physically demanding segment of trucking.
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Flatbed Requirements
- • Valid CDL-A license
- • DOT medical card
- • Physical fitness — you'll be climbing on trailers, throwing tarps, and cranking binders
- • Knowledge of FMCSA cargo securement rules (393.100-136)
- • Most carriers prefer 6+ months of experience, though some train new drivers
FAQ
What flatbed jobs are available in agriculture & farm trucking?
Agriculture & Farm Trucking uses flatbed trucks for transporting goods and materials. Common positions include company driver, owner-operator, and dedicated contract.
How much do flatbed drivers in agriculture & farm trucking make?
Flatbed drivers in the agriculture & farm trucking sector earn approximately $50,000 - $80,000. Pay varies by experience, region, and whether you run as a company driver or owner-operator.
What qualifications do I need?
You need a valid CDL-A license and clean MVR. Agriculture & Farm Trucking employers prefer drivers with experience handling flatbed loads.