Hire Flatbed Drivers in Kentucky
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Kentucky. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$54,000-$69,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
36,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Kentucky
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
Kentucky Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Kentucky
#1
Louisville
#2
Lexington
#3
Covington
#4
Bowling Green
#5
Richmond
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Kentucky
UPS Worldport (Louisville)Toyota (Georgetown)Ford (Louisville)Amazon SDF1-SDF9Jim Beam
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Kentucky
UPS Worldport makes Louisville the air-freight-to-ground connection hub
Automotive manufacturing creates constant flatbed and dry van demand
I-65/I-71/I-75/I-64 intersection provides exceptional freight connectivity
Bourbon industry generates unique specialized freight
Lower cost of living than Cincinnati or Nashville competitors
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Kentucky — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Kentucky, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Kentucky typically earn $54,000-$69,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Louisville and Lexington tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Kentucky need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Kentucky has 50+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, Covington, Bowling Green. Major employers driving this demand include UPS Worldport (Louisville), Toyota (Georgetown), Ford (Louisville).
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Kentucky, a market of roughly 36,000+ CDL holders statewide and 50+ 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. UPS Worldport makes Louisville the air-freight-to-ground connection hub.