Hire Flatbed Drivers in Delaware
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Delaware. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$58,000-$74,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
6,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Delaware
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$58,000-$74,000/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
Delaware Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Delaware
#1
Wilmington
#2
Dover
#3
Newark
#4
Middletown
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Delaware
DuPontAmazon PHL7Perdue FarmsPort of WilmingtonWalmart DC
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Delaware
No sales tax lowers operating costs for fleets based here
Port of Wilmington handles fresh fruit imports — reefer demand
Strategic location on I-95 between Philadelphia and Baltimore
Poultry processing (Delmarva) creates consistent reefer volume
Smaller market means less competition for available drivers
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Delaware 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
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Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Delaware — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Delaware, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Delaware typically earn $58,000-$74,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Wilmington and Dover tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Delaware need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Delaware has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Delaware are Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown. Major employers driving this demand include DuPont, Amazon PHL7, Perdue Farms.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Delaware, a market of roughly 6,500+ CDL holders statewide and 10 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. No sales tax lowers operating costs for fleets based here.