Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Beverly, Massachusetts (May 2026)
As of May 2026, CDL drivers in Beverly, Massachusetts are earning a weekly average of $3,021 (median $2,150). Based on 1,141 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,085. 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 a major concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in May 2026
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Where Beverly, Massachusetts differs from the Massachusetts baseline
| Beverly, Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $3,021 | $2,732 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Beverly, Massachusetts's biggest divergence from Massachusetts is on average weekly pay, 11% 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) | $2,249 | $2,050 | 513 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,596 | $1,600 | 323 |
| Owner Operator | $7,428 | $7,500 | 305 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 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 1% of Beverly, Massachusetts postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
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 consistently in the worst US tier. 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).
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- 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 May 2026.