Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Fitchburg, Massachusetts (November 2026)
Fitchburg, Massachusetts CDL drivers earn $2,838 per week on average (median $2,100) as of November 2026. Based on 1,196 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,963. 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 the nation's largest life-sciences cluster generating cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Fitchburg, 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) | $2,355 | $2,150 | 544 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,590 | $1,600 | 351 |
| Owner Operator | $7,352 | $7,500 | 301 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
The route mix in Fitchburg, Massachusetts this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 87% OTR, 3% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Fitchburg, Massachusetts CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 85% take-truck-home, 67% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
Where Fitchburg, Massachusetts differs from the Massachusetts baseline
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Fitchburg, Massachusetts differs most from Massachusetts — 10% above statewide.
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 a recurring truck bottleneck. 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).
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
Where this data comes from
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated November 2026.