Hire Step Deck Drivers in Minnesota
Pre-screened step deck drivers in Minnesota. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-120 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$60,000-$77,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
35,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Minnesota
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$60,000-$77,000/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
Minnesota Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Minnesota
#1
Minneapolis
#2
St. Paul
#3
Duluth
#4
Rochester
#5
Bloomington
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Minnesota
Target (multiple DCs)3MGeneral MillsCargillBest Buy DCUnitedHealth Group
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Minnesota
Target HQ and distribution hub creates massive dry van volume
No toll roads — operational cost savings
Strong food processing industry needs reliable reefer drivers
Iron Range mining provides seasonal flatbed demand
Corporate headquarters concentration creates diverse freight
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Hiring Step Deck Drivers in Minnesota — 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 Minnesota, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Step Deck drivers in Minnesota typically earn $60,000-$77,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Minneapolis and St. Paul tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Minnesota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Minnesota has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Minnesota are Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester. Major employers driving this demand include Target (multiple DCs), 3M, General Mills.
We recruit step deck drivers from across Minnesota, a market of roughly 35,000+ CDL holders statewide and 40+ 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. Target HQ and distribution hub creates massive dry van volume.