Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Coon Rapids, Minnesota (November 2026)
Coon Rapids, Minnesota, November 2026: CDL drivers average $2,602/week (median $2,000). Based on 1,417 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,972. Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities metro grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, with large agricultural export volumes — soybeans, corn, and wheat — and a significant medical-device manufacturing sector.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Coon Rapids, Minnesota CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Coon Rapids, Minnesota 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) | $2,337 | $2,125 | 635 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,553 | $1,500 | 450 |
| Owner Operator | $7,160 | $7,500 | 332 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Coon Rapids, Minnesota drivers actually run
9% of Coon Rapids, Minnesota's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Across Coon Rapids, Minnesota CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Where Coon Rapids, Minnesota differs from the Minnesota baseline
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Coon Rapids, Minnesota sits 12% above the Minnesota baseline.
Driving CDL in Minnesota
Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, a significant Lake Superior port. Agricultural exports — soybeans, corn, wheat — drive heavy outbound volume. A significant medical-device manufacturing sector (Medtronic and others) generates high-value freight. Winter is the dominant operational variable: sub-zero stretches affect equipment, idle-time policy, and HOS realism. Minnesota has a high graduated state income tax — among the higher rates in the country. First-time Twin Cities runs should check truck-route restrictions carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Coon Rapids, Minnesota
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Where this data comes from
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.