Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in South Dakota. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$54,000-$69,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
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
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. 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.
Our South Dakota flatbed driver pool draws from 7,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 59% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. No state income tax — strong recruiting tool.