Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Hialeah, Florida (May 2026)
Hialeah, Florida, May 2026: CDL drivers average $2,828/week (median $2,100). Based on 1,277 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,083. 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 May 2026
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Where Hialeah, Florida differs from the Florida baseline
| Hialeah, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,828 | $2,349 | +20% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Hialeah, Florida differs most from Florida — 20% above statewide.
What CDL drivers are earning across Hialeah, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Hialeah, 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) | $2,221 | $2,050 | 607 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,613 | $1,600 | 352 |
| Owner Operator | $7,317 | $7,500 | 318 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Hialeah, Florida drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Hialeah, Florida this month, 10% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Hialeah, Florida CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 67% 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. The traffic on I-95 and I-4 is consistently in the top tier of US congestion, 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 Hialeah, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in Hialeah, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated May 2026.