Hire Flatbed Drivers in Iowa
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Iowa. 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)
24,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Iowa
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
Iowa Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Iowa
#1
Des Moines
#2
Cedar Rapids
#3
Davenport
#4
Sioux City
#5
Waterloo
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Iowa
Tyson FoodsJBS (Marshalltown)John DeereCasey's DistributionWalmart DC
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Iowa
No toll roads — operational cost savings for fleets
Agricultural harvest season creates premium-paying loads
Central location on I-80 corridor
Strong meat processing industry needs consistent reefer drivers
Lower cost of living than neighboring Minnesota or Illinois
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Iowa 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 Iowa
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Iowa — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Iowa, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Iowa typically earn $54,000-$69,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Iowa need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Iowa has 30+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Iowa are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City. Major employers driving this demand include Tyson Foods, JBS (Marshalltown), John Deere.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Iowa, a market of roughly 24,000+ CDL holders statewide and 30+ 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 toll roads — operational cost savings for fleets.