The Class A Truck/Lowboy Driver is a highly motivated and experienced driver that is detail oriented, has strong communication skills, and is willing to work as a team. Must have experience with ...
The Class A Truck/Lowboy Driver is a highly motivated and experienced driver that is detail oriented, has strong communication skills, and is willing to work as a team. Must have experience with ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver - CDL A
Newburgh, IN · On-site
$25.71 - $38.56/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $25.71 - 38.56 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver - CDL A
Newburgh, IN · On-site
$25.71 - $38.56/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $25.71 - 38.56 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver - CDL A
Newburgh, IN · On-site
$25.71 - $38.56/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $25.71 - 38.56 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver - CDL A
Newburgh, IN · On-site
$25.71 - $38.56/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $25.71 - 38.56 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver CDL A
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver 3 - Tractor Trailer Operator
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver 3 - Tractor Trailer Operator
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver 3 - Tractor Trailer Operator
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver 3 - Tractor Trailer Operator
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver 3 - Tractor Trailer Operator
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
Driver 3 - Tractor Trailer Operator
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.07 - $40.59/hr
Long Haul Driver, Heavy Haul Driver, Lowboy Driver, Equipment Driver, Equipment Operator, Owne ... -Operator, Delivery Driver Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59 Starting rate of pay may vary based on ...
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
OWNER-OPERATOR DRIVERS - ALL TRAILER TYPEIllinoisS (1099 Independent Contractor)
South Bend, IN · On-site
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
OWNER-OPERATOR DRIVERS - ALL TRAILER TYPEIllinoisS (1099 Independent Contractor)
South Bend, IN · On-site
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
OWNER-OPERATOR DRIVERS - ALL TRAILER TYPEIllinoisS (1099 Independent Contractor)
Evansville, IN · On-site
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
OWNER-OPERATOR DRIVERS - ALL TRAILER TYPEIllinoisS (1099 Independent Contractor)
Evansville, IN · On-site
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
RGN / Lowboy * Car Haul * Oilfield & Specialized * Marine & Heavy Haul Requirements: * Active MC Authority (preferred) * Valid insurance * CDL-A * Owner-operated truck * Ready to run and communicate ...
Lowboy Driver information
See Indiana salary details
$13.50 - $20.03
13% of jobs
$22.37 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$20.03 - $26.55
34% of jobs
The median wage is $27.71 / hr.
$26.55 - $33.08
18% of jobs
$37.22 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$33.08 - $39.61
16% of jobs
$39.61 - $46.14
13% of jobs
$46.14 - $52.67
4% of jobs
$52.67 - $59.20
1% of jobs
$59.20 - $65.73
0% of jobs
$65.73 - $72.26
0% of jobs
$72.26 - $78.79
0% of jobs
$78.79 - $85.32
1% of jobs
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$35
$85
How much do lowboy driver jobs pay per hour?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Lowboy Driver position, and why are they important?
A successful Lowboy Driver requires a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), strong knowledge of operating heavy-duty trucks, and safe load securement practices. Familiarity with air brake systems, vehicle inspection protocols, load distribution equipment, and adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations is essential. Attention to detail, good communication, adaptability, and strong time management are valuable soft skills that enhance performance. These competencies are crucial for safely transporting oversized equipment, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivery deadlines.
What are some common challenges faced by Lowboy Drivers on the job?
Lowboy Drivers often encounter challenges such as maneuvering oversized loads through narrow roads, urban areas, or construction sites while ensuring the cargo remains properly secured. Weather and road conditions can vary, requiring drivers to adapt and maintain high levels of safety awareness at all times. Coordination with site personnel, dispatchers, and sometimes law enforcement escorts is typically part of the job when delivering heavy or oversized machinery. Successful drivers excel by planning routes ahead, staying up-to-date with regulations, and communicating effectively with their team to overcome obstacles and ensure the safe, timely delivery of loads.
What is a Lowboy Driver job?
A Lowboy Driver operates a specialized flatbed trailer, known as a lowboy, to transport heavy equipment, machinery, or oversized loads. They are responsible for loading, securing, and safely delivering cargo to job sites or customers. This role requires knowledge of weight limits, route planning, and compliance with transportation regulations. Lowboy Drivers often work in industries like construction, agriculture, or heavy equipment hauling. Strong driving skills and experience with oversized loads are essential for success in this job.

$25 - $30/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 10 days ago
Job description
- Safely transports heavy machinery, oversized loads, and specialized equipment using a lowboy trailer
- Obeys all local, State, Federal and IDOT regulations
- Inspects truck and equipment before leaving and after arriving at locations
- Maintain driver logs and complete pre-trip inspections
- Follow all Homer Tree Service Procedures and Safety Standards
- Adhere to all safety requirements particular to the equipment, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Maintain a clean truck, equipment or machinery
- Assist in loading and unloading of materials
- Transport materials from place of origin to assigned destination
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective Communication with supervisors and coworkers
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Crew Leader
- Must hold a valid Illinois Class-A CDL with air brake endorsement.
- Must have a minimum 2 years’ experience as a CDL driver
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Clean background check and drug test
- Experience with manual transmissions, double axles and longer trailers
- Experience in off-road driving amp; rough terrains
- OSHA familiarity/training
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Diligent attention to detail and safety
- Excellent verbal communication and customer orientation
- Pay Range: $25-$30/hr
- Pay is determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors
- Able to enroll in benefits after 60-day new hire probation period
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer matching (up to a certain amount) and 100% vesting as soon as contributions are made
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays (6)