Hire Flatbed Drivers in Missouri
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Missouri. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$54,000-$69,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
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
Other Equipment Types in Missouri
Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Missouri — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. 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.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Missouri, a market of roughly 48,000+ CDL holders statewide and 55+ 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. Lowest fuel tax in the country — 17.0 cents/gallon.