Hire Flatbed Drivers in South Dakota
Pre-screened flatbed drivers in South Dakota. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$54,000-$69,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
7,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in South Dakota
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
South Dakota Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in South Dakota
#1
Sioux Falls
#2
Rapid City
#3
Aberdeen
#4
Brookings
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in South Dakota
Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls)DaktronicsAmazon FSD1Trail King Industries
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in South Dakota
No state income tax — strong recruiting tool
Sioux Falls is a growing regional distribution hub
Low cost of living maximizes driver pay value
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
Less competition for the available driver pool
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your South 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
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Hiring Flatbed Drivers in South Dakota — FAQ
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In South Dakota, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Flatbed drivers in South Dakota typically earn $54,000-$69,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Sioux Falls and Rapid City tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in South Dakota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. South Dakota has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in South Dakota are Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings. Major employers driving this demand include Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls), Daktronics, Amazon FSD1.
We recruit flatbed drivers from across South Dakota, a market of roughly 7,000+ CDL holders statewide and 10 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. No state income tax — strong recruiting tool.