Access our pool of pre-screened step deck drivers in Maine. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
8,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Maine
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
Maine Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Maine
#1
Portland
#2
Bangor
#3
Lewiston
#4
Auburn
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Maine
Bath Iron WorksSAPPI (paper)Hannaford DistributionLobster co-opsCianbro
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Maine
Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates
Timber and paper industry provides consistent flatbed work
Short-haul specialists earn well in tight market
Low competition means good drivers can negotiate
Quality of life attracts drivers tired of congested markets
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Maine 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
Our typical placement time for step deck drivers is 72-120 hours. In Maine, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Step Deck drivers in Maine typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Portland and Bangor tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Maine need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Maine has 12 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Maine are Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn. Major employers driving this demand include Bath Iron Works, SAPPI (paper), Hannaford Distribution.
Our Maine step deck driver pool draws from 8,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 58% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates.