Hire Step Deck Drivers in California
Pre-screened step deck drivers in California. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$67,000-$86,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
145,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in California
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$67,000-$86,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Step deck loading and height clearance awareness
- Experience with ramp loading of machinery and equipment
- Knowledge of axle weight distribution on two-level decks
- Comfort with oversized loads and permit routes
California Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in California
#1
Los Angeles
#2
San Francisco
#3
San Diego
#4
Fresno
#5
Sacramento
#6
Oakland
#7
Stockton
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in California
Amazon (20+ FCs)Port of LA/Long BeachWalmart DCsTargetCostcoSysco
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in California
Largest freight market in the US — port + agriculture + e-commerce
Port of LA/Long Beach handles 40% of US imports
Year-round produce season creates consistent reefer demand
Highest driver wages outside Alaska
CARB compliance creates barrier to entry — less competition for compliant fleets
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your California Operation
- Premium rates — step deck commands $0.03-$0.08/mile over flatbed
- Less competition for specialized loads
- Growing demand as industrial equipment shipments increase
- Many loads are shipper-loaded, reducing physical demands
- Diverse cargo keeps routes and work engaging
Other Equipment Types in California
Step Deck Drivers in Other States
Hiring Step Deck Drivers in California — FAQ
We aim to fill step deck driver requests within 72-120 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In California, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in California typically earn $67,000-$86,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in California need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. California has 200+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in California are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Fresno. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (20+ FCs), Port of LA/Long Beach, Walmart DCs.
We recruit step deck drivers from across California, a market of roughly 145,000+ CDL holders statewide and 200+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Largest freight market in the US — port + agriculture + e-commerce.