Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Missouri. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$54,000-$69,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Missouri
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
Missouri Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Missouri
#1
Kansas City
#2
St. Louis
#3
Springfield
#4
Columbia
#5
Joplin
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Missouri
Ford (Claycomo)GM (Wentzville)Anheuser-BuschAmazon MCI2-MCI5Bass Pro ShopsCargill
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Missouri
Lowest fuel tax in the country — 17.0 cents/gallon
KC and STL are dual freight hubs covering different markets
I-44/I-70/I-55/I-49 intersection creates maximum connectivity
Automotive and food/beverage manufacturing drive steady freight
No toll roads — combined with low fuel tax, great for owner-operators
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Missouri 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
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Missouri, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Missouri typically earn $54,000-$69,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Kansas City and St. Louis tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Missouri need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Missouri has 55+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Missouri are Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia. Major employers driving this demand include Ford (Claycomo), GM (Wentzville), Anheuser-Busch.
Our Missouri flatbed driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 63% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Lowest fuel tax in the country — 17.0 cents/gallon.