Hire Flatbed Drivers in Pennsylvania
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Pennsylvania. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$58,000-$74,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
72,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Pennsylvania
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
Pennsylvania Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Pennsylvania
#1
Philadelphia
#2
Pittsburgh
#3
Allentown
#4
Harrisburg
#5
Lancaster
#6
Carlisle
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Pennsylvania
Amazon (15+ FCs)FedEx GroundWalmart DCsHersheyGiant Food
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Pennsylvania
I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast
Philadelphia port handles diverse import freight
Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) creates tanker demand
Central location between NYC and DC markets
Large CDL training pipeline from trade schools
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Pennsylvania 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
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Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Pennsylvania — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Pennsylvania, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Pennsylvania typically earn $58,000-$74,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Pennsylvania need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Pennsylvania has 90+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), FedEx Ground, Walmart DCs.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Pennsylvania, a market of roughly 72,000+ CDL holders statewide and 90+ 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. I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast.