Hire Step Deck Drivers in Mississippi
Pre-screened step deck drivers in Mississippi. 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
$51,000-$65,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
22,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Mississippi
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$51,000-$65,000/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
Mississippi Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Mississippi
#1
Jackson
#2
Gulfport
#3
Hattiesburg
#4
Tupelo
#5
Southaven
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Mississippi
Nissan (Canton)Toyota (Blue Springs)Sanderson FarmsIngalls Shipbuilding (Pascagoula)Walmart DCs
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Mississippi
Lowest fuel tax in the region — 18.4 cents/gallon
Automotive manufacturing provides steady freight
Lowest cost of living in the US maximizes driver pay impact
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
Poultry processing creates consistent reefer demand
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Mississippi 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 Mississippi
Hiring Step Deck Drivers in Mississippi — 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 Mississippi, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Step Deck drivers in Mississippi typically earn $51,000-$65,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Jackson and Gulfport tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Mississippi need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Mississippi has 30+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Mississippi are Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Tupelo. Major employers driving this demand include Nissan (Canton), Toyota (Blue Springs), Sanderson Farms.
We recruit step deck drivers from across Mississippi, a market of roughly 22,000+ CDL holders statewide and 30+ 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. Lowest fuel tax in the region — 18.4 cents/gallon.