Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Keller, Texas (May 2026)
CDL pay in Keller, Texas averages $2,477/week (median $1,950) through May 2026. Based on 1,648 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,984. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
What changed in May 2026
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Keller, Texas vs Texas: the numbers that diverge
| Keller, Texas | Texas | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,477 | $2,223 | +11% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 60% | +7 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 85% | 79% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 69% | 63% | +6 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 84% | 75% | +9 pt |
| Local routes | 2% | 7% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Keller, Texas's biggest divergence from Texas is on average weekly pay, 11% above the state baseline.
Keller, Texas CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Keller, Texas 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) | $2,138 | $2,000 | 728 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,572 | $1,500 | 547 |
| Owner Operator | $7,106 | $7,000 | 373 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Keller, Texas
The route mix in Keller, Texas this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 84% OTR, 2% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Keller, Texas postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 85%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is the largest CDL market in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has favorable trucking regulations and no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
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Where this data comes from
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated May 2026.