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How much do lowboy driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for lowboy driver in the United States is $37.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $41.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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LOWBOY DRIVER I

LOWBOY DRIVER I

Branch Group

Roanoke, VA • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Lowboy Driver I

Branch is searching for an experienced and safety-oriented Lowboy Driver to join our well-established, growing company. The Lowboy Truck Driver operates heavy duty truck typically designed and used for "off road" transportation of earth, rock or other mass or bulk materials.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Inspect truck for any defective items at the beginning and end of each work day per DOT requirements.
  • Prepare a daily drivers log book per DOT regulations and submit to dispatcher on a daily basis.
  • Perform pre-start-up inspection of road tractors and equipment to ensure all fluid levels, grease, tire pressures, hydraulic lines, batteries, etc. are in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
  • Have, keep, and maintain in effect a current commercial driver's license and medical card in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
  • Perform a mechanical inspection on every piece of equipment hauled and turn in a vehicle inspection report daily.
  • Complete all required documents, driver's daily log, time sheets, inspection report, etc. and submit to dispatcher each workday by 7:30 AM.
  • Upon receiving instructions from dispatcher, equipment will be loaded and delivered to the job site on a timely basis.
  • Report all mechanical malfunctions to supervisor immediately.
  • The main mission of a tractor trailer driver is to pickup and deliver equipment to all job sites in a safe and timely manner as possible.
  • May perform other related duties.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of construction techniques
  • 1 3 years of heavy duty truck driving experience
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
  • DOT experience preferred, but not required

Competencies:

  • Dependability
  • Productivity
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Following Policies and Procedures
  • Working Safely
  • Travel
  • Supervisory Responsibility
  • Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.