Hire Flatbed Drivers in Kansas
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Kansas. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$52,000-$67,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
20,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Kansas
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$52,000-$67,000/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
Kansas Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Kansas
#1
Wichita
#2
Kansas City
#3
Topeka
#4
Salina
#5
Dodge City
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Kansas
Spirit AeroSystems (Wichita)Cargill Meat (Dodge City)Amazon MCI1Walmart DC
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Kansas
Central US location — equidistant access to both coasts
Aviation manufacturing (Wichita) creates specialized freight
Beef processing industry needs year-round reefer drivers
Lower operating costs than neighboring Colorado or Missouri
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Kansas 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 Kansas — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Kansas, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Kansas typically earn $52,000-$67,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Wichita and Kansas City tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Kansas need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Kansas has 25+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Kansas are Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka, Salina. Major employers driving this demand include Spirit AeroSystems (Wichita), Cargill Meat (Dodge City), Amazon MCI1.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Kansas, a market of roughly 20,000+ CDL holders statewide and 25+ 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. Central US location — equidistant access to both coasts.