Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Beverly, Massachusetts (November 2026)
As of November 2026, CDL drivers in Beverly, Massachusetts are earning a weekly average of $2,891 (median $2,150). Based on 1,146 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,966. Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 metro grid through Boston, with Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo and the nation's largest life-sciences cluster generating cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Where Beverly, Massachusetts differs from the Massachusetts baseline
| Beverly, Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,891 | $2,572 | +12% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Beverly, Massachusetts's biggest divergence from Massachusetts is on average weekly pay, 12% above the state baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Beverly, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Beverly, Massachusetts this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,367 | $2,150 | 529 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,608 | $1,600 | 323 |
| Owner Operator | $7,377 | $7,500 | 294 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Beverly, Massachusetts
10% of Beverly, Massachusetts's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Beverly, Massachusetts postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 66%.
Driving CDL in Massachusetts
Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 grid through Boston, with the Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo. A dense biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster around Cambridge / Boston / Worcester requires cold-chain and hazmat-eligible lanes. The Big Dig tunnels have truck-height and hazmat restrictions worth checking before routing. Boston congestion is a recurring truck bottleneck. Cost of living is among the highest nationally. Massachusetts has a moderate flat state income tax with an added surtax on very high incomes (not relevant for most drivers).
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Beverly, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Beverly, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
The methodology behind the rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.