Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Alaska. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$73,000-$93,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
3,200+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Alaska
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
Wage Range:$73,000-$93,000/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
Alaska Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Alaska
#1
Anchorage
#2
Fairbanks
#3
Juneau
#4
Wasilla
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Alaska
BP AlaskaConocoPhillipsLynden TransportCarlile TransportationSafeway Distribution
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Alaska
Highest wages in the nation due to hazardous conditions premium
Ice road and Dalton Highway specialists earn $100K+
Limited driver pool means experienced drivers have leverage
Oil and gas industry provides year-round steady freight
Military logistics create consistent government contracts
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Alaska 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
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Alaska, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Alaska typically earn $73,000-$93,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Anchorage and Fairbanks tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Alaska need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Alaska has 8 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Alaska are Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla. Major employers driving this demand include BP Alaska, ConocoPhillips, Lynden Transport.
Our Alaska flatbed driver pool draws from 3,200+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 55% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Highest wages in the nation due to hazardous conditions premium.