Hire Flatbed Drivers in Rhode Island
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in Rhode Island. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$58,000-$74,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
5,200+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Rhode Island
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
Rhode Island Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Rhode Island
#1
Providence
#2
Warwick
#3
Cranston
#4
Pawtucket
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Rhode Island
CVS Health HQElectric Boat (Quonset)RaytheonNaval Station NewportSysco NE
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Rhode Island
Small state means all routes are local with home-daily
Defense sector provides stable long-term contracts
CVS Health distribution creates consistent dry van demand
Proximity to Boston and Connecticut driver markets
Naval operations create specialized freight needs
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Rhode Island, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in Rhode Island typically earn $58,000-$74,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Providence and Warwick tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Rhode Island need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Rhode Island has 6 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Rhode Island are Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket. Major employers driving this demand include CVS Health HQ, Electric Boat (Quonset), Raytheon.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across Rhode Island, a market of roughly 5,200+ CDL holders statewide and 6 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. Small state means all routes are local with home-daily.