Landstar System
$150,000 - $300,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Moderate Demand
Flatbed Truck Driver Jobs in Florida
Browse flatbed trucking positions across Florida with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$57,000 - $86,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Flatbed Trucking in Florida
Florida's construction growth and manufacturing sector generate strong flatbed freight volumes. Lumber, steel, and building materials move steadily throughout the Southeast's expanding metro areas. Flatbed driver demand in Florida is moderate, with experienced drivers earning tarp pay and oversized load bonuses on top of competitive mileage rates.
Top Companies Hiring Flatbed Drivers in FL
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Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Mercer Transportation
$150,000 - $280,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Florida
Each of these is a live posting with the pay, home time and requirements set out in full. Applying takes about a minute.
OTR Hotshot Flatbed Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
OTR Dump Truck Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$42,500 - $60,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$48,500 - $68,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$41,500 - $58,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Flatbed Jobs in Florida
Jacksonville
Florida
Miami
Florida
Tampa
Florida
Orlando
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Key Freight Routes in Florida
1
I-95 (East Coast Jacksonville to Miami)
2
I-75 (Central/West FL to Georgia)
3
I-4 (Tampa to Orlando to Daytona)
Requirements for Flatbed Driving in FL
- Valid CDL-A license
- 1+ year CDL-A experience preferred
- Cargo securement training and knowledge of FMCSA tie-down rules
- Physical ability to tarp, chain, and strap loads in all weather
- Clean MVR and DOT physical card
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions
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Flatbed Trucking Jobs in Florida — FAQs
How much do flatbed truck drivers make in Florida?
Flatbed truck drivers in Florida earn $57,000 - $86,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. While base pay in Florida is near the national average, the lower cost of living means take-home pay stretches further than in coastal states. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
What type of flatbed freight is common in Florida?
Flatbed freight in Florida varies by region but commonly includes lumber, building materials, manufactured homes, and steel for the construction industry. Tarp pay ($50-$100 per tarp) and oversized load bonuses add to base flatbed earnings in FL.
Are trucking companies in Florida hiring flatbed drivers in 2026?
Yes — flatbed driver demand in Florida is moderate heading into 2026. The flatbed segment in Florida is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in FL.