Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (May 2026)
Through May 2026, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin CDL drivers earn $2,602 per week on average. The median is $2,000; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,458 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,057. Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison, with dairy and food processing as the dominant outbound commodity and paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generating consistent industrial loads.
What changed in May 2026
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Where Fond du Lac, Wisconsin differs from the Wisconsin baseline
| Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | Wisconsin | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,602 | $2,211 | +18% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 65% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 70% | 63% | +7 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 75% | +12 pt |
| Local routes | 1% | 7% | -6 pt |
| Regional routes | 11% | 16% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin sits 18% above the Wisconsin baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Across active CDL postings in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 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) | $2,237 | $2,013 | 641 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,556 | $1,500 | 465 |
| Owner Operator | $7,209 | $7,500 | 352 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Of active CDL postings in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin this month, 11% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Fond du Lac, Wisconsin CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Wisconsin
Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison. Dairy and food processing are dominant outbound commodities — Wisconsin's reefer freight is a national-scale segment. Paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generates consistent industrial loads. Great Lakes ports at Green Bay and Superior handle bulk cargo. Cost of living is moderate. Wisconsin has a high graduated state income tax. Winter is severe — lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan affects the eastern third of the state; ice and salt corrosion eat equipment faster than southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Best owner-operator companies in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- CDL driver salary in Wisconsin
How we compile these rankings
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated May 2026.