Hire Flatbed Drivers in Alabama
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Alabama. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$54,000-$69,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
28,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Alabama
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$54,000-$69,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Tarping, chaining, and load securement per FMCSA 393.100-393.136
- Coil securement certification preferred
- Oversize/overweight load escort experience a plus
- Comfort working at heights and in all weather conditions
Alabama Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Alabama
#1
Birmingham
#2
Mobile
#3
Huntsville
#4
Montgomery
#5
Tuscaloosa
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Alabama
Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa)Honda Manufacturing (Lincoln)Amazon BHM1J.B. HuntWerner
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Alabama
Low cost of living makes Alabama wages competitive
Port of Mobile growing — drayage demand increasing
I-65 corridor connects to Nashville and Chicago freight markets
Automotive manufacturing creates steady freight
No union restrictions on driver staffing
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Alabama Operation
- Highest base rates among standard equipment types
- Tarp pay adds $50-$150+ per load on top of line-haul
- Diverse freight keeps the job interesting — no two loads alike
- Less warehouse wait time — most flatbed loads are outdoor staging
- Strong demand year-round from construction and manufacturing
Other Equipment Types in Alabama
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Alabama — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Alabama, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Alabama typically earn $54,000-$69,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Birmingham and Mobile tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Alabama need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Alabama has 45+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Alabama are Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery. Major employers driving this demand include Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa), Honda Manufacturing (Lincoln), Amazon BHM1.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Alabama, a market of roughly 28,000+ CDL holders statewide and 45+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 1+ years flatbed-specific experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Low cost of living makes Alabama wages competitive.