Hire Step Deck Drivers in Hawaii
Pre-screened step deck drivers in Hawaii. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-120 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$63,000-$81,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
2,800+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Hawaii
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$63,000-$81,000/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
Hawaii Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Hawaii
#1
Honolulu
#2
Hilo
#3
Kahului
#4
Kailua-Kona
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Hawaii
Matson NavigationYoung BrothersMilitary basesCostco HawaiiAloha Petroleum
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Hawaii
Island-only operations mean drivers are always home
Limited competition — few staffing agencies serve Hawaii
Military logistics provide consistent government contracts
Tourism economy creates steady supply-chain freight
Higher wages reflect island cost of living
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Step Deck Drivers in Other States
Hiring Step Deck Drivers in Hawaii — 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 Hawaii, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Step Deck drivers in Hawaii typically earn $63,000-$81,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Honolulu and Hilo tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Hawaii need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Hawaii has 5 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Hawaii are Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona. Major employers driving this demand include Matson Navigation, Young Brothers, Military bases.
We recruit step deck drivers from across Hawaii, a market of roughly 2,800+ CDL holders statewide and 5 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. Island-only operations mean drivers are always home.