Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Logan, Utah (May 2026)
Through May 2026, the average CDL driver in Logan, Utah earns $2,972 per week (median $2,150). Based on 1,099 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,196. Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior, with growing technology and outdoor-gear manufacturing adding to traditional mining and energy freight.
What changed in May 2026
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How CDL pay breaks down in Logan, Utah
Across active CDL postings in Logan, Utah 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) | $2,326 | $2,100 | 476 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,613 | $1,590 | 338 |
| Owner Operator | $7,327 | $7,500 | 285 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Logan, Utah
Of active CDL postings in Logan, Utah this month, 9% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Logan, Utah CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Logan, Utah vs Utah: the numbers that diverge
Logan, Utah's biggest divergence from Utah is on average weekly pay, 12% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Utah
Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior. Growing technology (Silicon Slopes), outdoor gear manufacturing, and traditional mining and energy freight all add to the lane mix. Mountain driving is operational reality, not exception — Parley's Canyon east of SLC and the Wasatch passes are winter variables. Cost of living is moderate. Utah has a moderate flat state income tax. The state has unusually strict CDL drug-testing and reporting; check requirements if relocating from elsewhere.
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- Best trucking companies in Logan, Utah
- Best owner-operator companies in Logan, Utah
- CDL driver salary in Utah
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.