Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in North Carolina. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
62,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in North Carolina
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
North Carolina Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in North Carolina
#1
Charlotte
#2
Raleigh
#3
Greensboro
#4
Winston-Salem
#5
Durham
#6
Fayetteville
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in North Carolina
Amazon CLT2-CLT6Walmart DCsSmithfield FoodsVolvo Trucks (Greensboro)Bank of America
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in North Carolina
I-85 Charlotte-to-Raleigh is the fastest growing freight corridor in the Southeast
Moderate cost of living with competitive wages
Diverse economy — banking, manufacturing, agriculture, tech
Military bases (Bragg/Liberty, Lejeune) create government freight
Port of Wilmington expanding creates new drayage demand
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your North Carolina 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 North Carolina, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in North Carolina typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Charlotte and Raleigh tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in North Carolina need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. North Carolina has 70+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in North Carolina are Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon CLT2-CLT6, Walmart DCs, Smithfield Foods.
Our North Carolina flatbed driver pool draws from 62,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. I-85 Charlotte-to-Raleigh is the fastest growing freight corridor in the Southeast.