Hire Step Deck Drivers in Florida
Pre-screened step deck drivers in Florida. 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
$57,000-$73,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
105,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Florida
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$57,000-$73,000/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
Florida Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Florida
#1
Miami
#2
Jacksonville
#3
Tampa
#4
Orlando
#5
Fort Lauderdale
#6
Lakeland
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Florida
Amazon (10+ FCs)Publix (Lakeland)Port of JacksonvillePort of MiamiTropicanaFedEx
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Florida
No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool
Third-largest freight market in the US
Port operations create year-round intermodal demand
Produce season (Oct-May) drives premium reefer rates
Population growth fuels construction and consumer freight
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Florida 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
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Hiring Step Deck Drivers in Florida — 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 Florida, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Florida typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Miami and Jacksonville tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Florida need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Florida has 150+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Florida are Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (10+ FCs), Publix (Lakeland), Port of Jacksonville.
We recruit step deck drivers from across Florida, a market of roughly 105,000+ CDL holders statewide and 150+ 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. No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool.