Hire Car Hauler Drivers in Michigan
Pre-screened car hauler drivers in Michigan. Class A CDL holders with 2+ years car hauler-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 96-144 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$61,000-$78,000/year
Target Placement
96-144 hours
CDL Holders (State)
55,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Car Hauler Driver Requirements in Michigan
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:2+ years car hauler-specific experience
- Wage Range:$61,000-$78,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Multi-car carrier loading sequence mastery
- Vehicle damage prevention and inspection documentation
- Height-clearance awareness — loaded car haulers are tall
- Dealer lot and auction yard navigation experience
Michigan Market for Car Hauler Drivers
Top Cities for Car Hauler Hiring in Michigan
#1
Detroit
#2
Grand Rapids
#3
Flint
#4
Kalamazoo
#5
Lansing
#6
Muskegon
Employers Driving Car Hauler Demand in Michigan
GM (multiple)Ford (Dearborn)StellantisAmazon DTW1-DTW5Meijer DCSteelcase
Why Hire Car Hauler Drivers in Michigan
Detroit is the automotive capital — auto parts freight is constant
Grand Rapids furniture industry creates diverse flatbed demand
Lower cost of living than Chicago or Cleveland
Cross-border (Canada) freight adds premium-paying lanes
Strong CDL training pipeline from trade schools
What Our Car Hauler Drivers Bring to Your Michigan Operation
- Top-tier per-mile rates in the trucking industry
- Consistent demand — new and used vehicle transport is constant
- Less physical labor — no hand loading or tarping
- Specialized skill commands premium pay and respect
- Many lanes follow predictable seasonal patterns (spring demand surge)
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Hiring Car Hauler Drivers in Michigan — FAQ
We aim to fill car hauler driver requests within 96-144 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Michigan, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Car Hauler drivers in Michigan typically earn $61,000-$78,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Detroit and Grand Rapids tend to offer the highest rates.
Car Hauler drivers in Michigan need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Michigan has 65+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for car hauler driver demand in Michigan are Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, Kalamazoo. Major employers driving this demand include GM (multiple), Ford (Dearborn), Stellantis.
We recruit car hauler drivers from across Michigan, a market of roughly 55,000+ CDL holders statewide and 65+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 2+ years car hauler-specific experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Detroit is the automotive capital — auto parts freight is constant.