Hire Step Deck Drivers in Missouri
Pre-screened step deck drivers in Missouri. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-120 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Missouri
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$55,000-$70,000/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
Missouri Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Missouri
#1
Kansas City
#2
St. Louis
#3
Springfield
#4
Columbia
#5
Joplin
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Missouri
Ford (Claycomo)GM (Wentzville)Anheuser-BuschAmazon MCI2-MCI5Bass Pro ShopsCargill
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Missouri
Lowest fuel tax in the country — 17.0 cents/gallon
KC and STL are dual freight hubs covering different markets
I-44/I-70/I-55/I-49 intersection creates maximum connectivity
Automotive and food/beverage manufacturing drive steady freight
No toll roads — combined with low fuel tax, great for owner-operators
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Missouri 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 Missouri — 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 Missouri, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Missouri typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Kansas City and St. Louis tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in Missouri need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Missouri has 55+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in Missouri are Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia. Major employers driving this demand include Ford (Claycomo), GM (Wentzville), Anheuser-Busch.
We recruit step deck drivers from across Missouri, a market of roughly 48,000+ CDL holders statewide and 55+ 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 country — 17.0 cents/gallon.