Hire Step Deck Drivers in South Dakota
Pre-screened step deck drivers in South Dakota. 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
$55,000-$70,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
7,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in South Dakota
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
South Dakota Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in South Dakota
#1
Sioux Falls
#2
Rapid City
#3
Aberdeen
#4
Brookings
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in South Dakota
Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls)DaktronicsAmazon FSD1Trail King Industries
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in South Dakota
No state income tax — strong recruiting tool
Sioux Falls is a growing regional distribution hub
Low cost of living maximizes driver pay value
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
Less competition for the available driver pool
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your South Dakota 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 South Dakota — 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 South Dakota, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Step Deck drivers in South Dakota typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Sioux Falls and Rapid City tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck drivers in South Dakota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. South Dakota has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for step deck driver demand in South Dakota are Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings. Major employers driving this demand include Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls), Daktronics, Amazon FSD1.
We recruit step deck drivers from across South Dakota, a market of roughly 7,000+ CDL holders statewide and 10 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. No state income tax — strong recruiting tool.