Flatbed Jobs in Oil & Gas Trucking
Flatbed driving positions in the oil & gas trucking sector. Pay: $70,000 - $110,000.
Flatbed in Oil & Gas Trucking
Oil and gas trucking is one of the highest-paying sectors in the commercial driving industry. Drivers in this field transport crude oil, refined petroleum products, drilling equipment, fracking water, and pipeline materials to and from wellheads, refineries, and distribution terminals. The work often involves operating in remote locations across the Permian Basin, Bakken Shale, Eagle Ford, and Marcellus formations.
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 oil & gas trucking?
Oil & Gas Trucking uses flatbed trucks for transporting crude oil, equipment, and materials. Common positions include company driver, owner-operator, and dedicated contract.
How much do flatbed drivers in oil & gas trucking make?
Flatbed drivers in the oil & gas trucking sector earn approximately $70,000 - $110,000. 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. Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements are typically required. Oil & Gas Trucking employers prefer drivers with experience handling flatbed loads.