Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Coral Gables, Florida (May 2026)
Through May 2026, the average CDL driver in Coral Gables, Florida earns $2,832 per week (median $2,100). Based on 1,261 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,079. Florida trucking runs on I-95 / I-75 north-south spines and the I-4 Tampa-Orlando-Daytona cross, with Port of Miami and Port of Jacksonville as major gateways alongside heavy citrus and produce agriculture freight.
What changed in May 2026
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Where Coral Gables, Florida differs from the Florida baseline
| Coral Gables, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,832 | $2,349 | +21% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Coral Gables, Florida sits 21% above the Florida baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Coral Gables, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Coral Gables, Florida 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) | $2,221 | $2,050 | 600 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,619 | $1,600 | 347 |
| Owner Operator | $7,322 | $7,500 | 314 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Coral Gables, Florida
The route mix in Coral Gables, Florida this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 88% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Coral Gables, Florida CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 69% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Florida
Florida CDL work splits cleanly between coastal port-and-tourism freight (Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Port Everglades) and Central Florida last-mile distribution. The hurricane season — June through November — drives both stress and opportunity: insurance rates climb, freight rates spike around storm-recovery windows, and shutdown days are a real income variable. Florida has no state income tax. The traffic on I-95 and I-4 is consistently in the top tier of US congestion, so HOS planning around peak commute windows matters more here than in most states. Reefer and produce work pays well; OTR pulling out of the state is steady year-round.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Coral Gables, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in Coral Gables, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
How we compile these rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated May 2026.