Hire Flatbed Drivers in Idaho
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Idaho. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
12,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Idaho
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$56,000-$72,000/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
Idaho Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Idaho
#1
Boise
#2
Idaho Falls
#3
Pocatello
#4
Twin Falls
#5
Nampa
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Idaho
Simplot (Boise)Micron TechnologyChobani (Twin Falls)Lamb WestonPotlatch Deltic
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Idaho
Rapid population growth creating new freight demand
Agriculture (potatoes, dairy) creates steady reefer volume
I-84 corridor connects Pacific Northwest to Mountain West
Lower cost of living than neighboring Washington/Oregon
Tech industry migration from California driving new distribution
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Idaho 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 Idaho
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Idaho — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Idaho, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Idaho typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Boise and Idaho Falls tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Idaho need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Idaho has 15+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Idaho are Boise, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin Falls. Major employers driving this demand include Simplot (Boise), Micron Technology, Chobani (Twin Falls).
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Idaho, a market of roughly 12,000+ CDL holders statewide and 15+ 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. Rapid population growth creating new freight demand.