Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Deerfield Beach, Florida (November 2026)
In Deerfield Beach, Florida as of November 2026, the typical CDL driver brings home $2,604 per week (median $2,100). Based on 1,285 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,971. 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 November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 4.8% ($2,735 → $2,604).
- median weekly pay fell by 2.3% ($2,150 → $2,100).
How Deerfield Beach, Florida compares to Florida
| Deerfield Beach, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,604 | $2,355 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 82% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Deerfield Beach, Florida sits 11% above the Florida baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Deerfield Beach, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Deerfield Beach, 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) | $2,282 | $2,100 | 632 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,615 | $1,600 | 348 |
| Owner Operator | $7,368 | $7,500 | 305 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Deerfield Beach, Florida
Of active CDL postings in Deerfield Beach, Florida this month, 10% are regional and 89% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Deerfield Beach, Florida CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 66% 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. Miami-area I-95 is among the more congested US corridors, 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 Deerfield Beach, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in Deerfield Beach, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
How we compile these rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated November 2026.