Common pay range: $58,000 - $110,000 per year for experienced company drivers.
CDL job category
Flatbed CDL Jobs Near Me
Flatbed CDL jobs focus on open-deck freight such as steel, lumber, pipe, machinery, construction materials, and oversized loads. These roles often pay more than standard dry van because drivers handle securement, tarping, safety checks, and load-specific routing.
Typical routes include regional construction freight, steel lanes, machinery moves, and OTR open-deck loads.
Drivers should compare tarp pay, detention pay, layover pay, home time, equipment condition, and securement training.
Current matching jobs
Active public jobs from approved carriers. Listings update as companies post or pause roles.
Frequently asked questions
Do flatbed CDL jobs pay more than dry van?
Flatbed jobs often pay more because drivers take on securement, tarping, outdoor work, and load responsibility. Actual pay depends on carrier, lane, experience, bonuses, and freight mix.
What should I check before applying to a flatbed job?
Review securement training, tarp pay, home time, equipment, freight type, detention pay, oversize policy, and whether the route is local, regional, or OTR.
Are there entry-level flatbed CDL jobs?
Some carriers train newer CDL-A drivers for flatbed work, but many prefer drivers who can safely handle securement, tarping, and load inspection from day one.