Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in West Virginia. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$52,000-$67,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
10,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in West Virginia
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
Wage Range:$52,000-$67,000/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
West Virginia Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in West Virginia
#1
Charleston
#2
Huntington
#3
Morgantown
#4
Parkersburg
#5
Wheeling
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in West Virginia
Chemical plants (Kanawha Valley)Coal operationsToyota (Buffalo)Natural gas operators
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in West Virginia
Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) loads pay premium rates
Mountain driving experience here transfers to any state
Low cost of living stretches driver pay further
Less hiring competition than in neighboring PA or OH
Turnpike provides I-77 connectivity to Virginia and Ohio
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your West Virginia 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 West Virginia, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in West Virginia typically earn $52,000-$67,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Charleston and Huntington tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in West Virginia need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. West Virginia has 15 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in West Virginia are Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg. Major employers driving this demand include Chemical plants (Kanawha Valley), Coal operations, Toyota (Buffalo).
Our West Virginia flatbed driver pool draws from 10,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 60% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) loads pay premium rates.