Hire Flatbed Drivers in Michigan
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Michigan. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
55,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Michigan
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
Michigan Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Michigan
#1
Detroit
#2
Grand Rapids
#3
Flint
#4
Kalamazoo
#5
Lansing
#6
Muskegon
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Michigan
GM (multiple)Ford (Dearborn)StellantisAmazon DTW1-DTW5Meijer DCSteelcase
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Michigan
Detroit is the automotive capital — auto parts freight is constant
Grand Rapids furniture industry creates diverse flatbed demand
Lower cost of living than Chicago or Cleveland
Cross-border (Canada) freight adds premium-paying lanes
Strong CDL training pipeline from trade schools
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Michigan 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 Michigan
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Michigan — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Michigan, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Michigan typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Detroit and Grand Rapids tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Michigan need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Michigan has 65+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Michigan are Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, Kalamazoo. Major employers driving this demand include GM (multiple), Ford (Dearborn), Stellantis.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Michigan, a market of roughly 55,000+ CDL holders statewide and 65+ 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. Detroit is the automotive capital — auto parts freight is constant.