Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Hollywood, Florida (May 2026)
$2,823/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Hollywood, Florida as of May 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $2,100, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,276 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,088. 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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How Hollywood, Florida compares to Florida
| Hollywood, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,823 | $2,349 | +20% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Hollywood, Florida's biggest divergence from Florida is on average weekly pay, 20% above the state baseline.
Hollywood, Florida CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Hollywood, 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 | 606 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,611 | $1,575 | 354 |
| Owner Operator | $7,301 | $7,500 | 316 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Hollywood, Florida
The route mix in Hollywood, Florida this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 88% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Hollywood, Florida postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 67%.
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.
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Where this data comes from
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 May 2026.