Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Lakeville, Minnesota (May 2026)
Active CDL job postings in Lakeville, Minnesota pay $2,613/week on average (median $2,000) through May 2026. Based on 1,420 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,107. Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities metro grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, with large agricultural export volumes — soybeans, corn, and wheat — and a significant medical-device manufacturing sector.
What changed in May 2026
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How CDL pay breaks down in Lakeville, Minnesota
Across active CDL postings in Lakeville, Minnesota 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) | $2,249 | $2,050 | 618 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,547 | $1,500 | 458 |
| Owner Operator | $7,136 | $7,250 | 344 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Lakeville, Minnesota
9% of Lakeville, Minnesota's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Across Lakeville, Minnesota CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Where Lakeville, Minnesota differs from the Minnesota baseline
Lakeville, Minnesota's biggest divergence from Minnesota is on average weekly pay, 9% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Minnesota
Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, a significant Lake Superior port. Agricultural exports — soybeans, corn, wheat — drive heavy outbound volume. A significant medical-device manufacturing sector (Medtronic and others) generates high-value freight. Winter is the dominant operational variable: sub-zero stretches affect equipment, idle-time policy, and HOS realism. Minnesota has a high graduated state income tax — among the higher rates in the country. The Twin Cities have unusually-designed truck-restricted bridges; first-time runs should consult routing notes carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Lakeville, Minnesota
- Best owner-operator companies in Lakeville, Minnesota
- CDL driver salary in Minnesota
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated May 2026.