Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in North Dakota. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$58,000-$74,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
6,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in North Dakota
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
Wage Range:$58,000-$74,000/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 Dakota Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in North Dakota
#1
Fargo
#2
Bismarck
#3
Grand Forks
#4
Minot
#5
Williston
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in North Dakota
Bakken oil field operatorsCargill (Fargo)Amazon FAR1Military basesTMobile DC
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in North Dakota
Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country
Fargo is the primary distribution hub for the Northern Plains
Low state taxes and no toll roads benefit owner-operators
Small population means less competition for available drivers
Agriculture and energy sectors provide year-round demand
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your North Dakota 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 Dakota, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in North Dakota typically earn $58,000-$74,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Fargo and Bismarck tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in North Dakota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. North Dakota has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in North Dakota are Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot. Major employers driving this demand include Bakken oil field operators, Cargill (Fargo), Amazon FAR1.
Our North Dakota flatbed driver pool draws from 6,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 56% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country.