Updated July 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Florence, Alabama (July 2026)
Florence, Alabama, July 2026: CDL drivers average $2,635/week (median $2,000). Based on 1,476 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,913. Alabama trucking is anchored by the Port of Mobile and the I-65 / I-20 / I-10 corridors, with significant automotive and Tier-1 supplier traffic feeding Honda, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz plants.
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How Florence, Alabama compares to Alabama
| Florence, Alabama | Alabama | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,635 | $2,274 | +16% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 66% | +6 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 84% | +5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 69% | 64% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 80% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Florence, Alabama's biggest divergence from Alabama is on average weekly pay, 16% above the state baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Florence, Alabama
Across active CDL postings in Florence, Alabama 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) | $2,226 | $2,000 | 684 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,586 | $1,500 | 434 |
| Owner Operator | $7,145 | $7,000 | 358 |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Florence, Alabama
11% of Florence, Alabama's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of Florence, Alabama postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 89%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Driving CDL in Alabama
Alabama trucking centers on the I-65 / I-20 / I-10 grid, with Hyundai (Montgomery), Honda (Lincoln), and Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa) automotive plants driving heavy Tier-1 supplier freight on tight just-in-time schedules. The Port of Mobile handles bulk cargo at the southern end. Cost of living runs below the national average, which makes the headline pay math work better than it does in the Northeast. Summer heat and humidity on the Gulf Coast affect equipment and load-securing differently than inland. Alabama has a low graduated state income tax.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Florence, Alabama
- Best owner-operator companies in Florence, Alabama
- CDL driver salary in Alabama
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 July 2026.