Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (November 2026)
CDL pay in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio averages $2,393/week (median $1,950) through November 2026. Based on 1,694 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,998. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
What changed in November 2026
- average sign-on bonus rose by 1.3% ($1,973 → $1,998).
Where Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio differs from the Ohio baseline
| Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio | Ohio | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,393 | $2,104 | +14% |
| Take-truck-home | 86% | 79% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 60% | +7 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 68% | 63% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 81% | 71% | +10 pt |
| Local routes | 2% | 7% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio differs most from Ohio — 14% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Across active CDL postings in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 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) | $2,255 | $2,075 | 742 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,556 | $1,500 | 578 |
| Owner Operator | $7,102 | $7,000 | 374 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
16% of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio's active CDL postings are regional and 81% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto and distribution among them). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
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The methodology behind the rankings
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated November 2026.