Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Maple Grove, Minnesota (November 2026)
Maple Grove, Minnesota CDL drivers earn $2,597 per week on average (median $2,000) as of November 2026. Based on 1,428 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,970. 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 November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Maple Grove, Minnesota CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Maple Grove, 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) | $2,337 | $2,150 | 643 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,551 | $1,500 | 453 |
| Owner Operator | $7,160 | $7,500 | 332 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Maple Grove, Minnesota
9% of Maple Grove, Minnesota's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Across Maple Grove, Minnesota CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Where Maple Grove, Minnesota differs from the Minnesota baseline
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Maple Grove, Minnesota differs most from Minnesota — 12% above statewide.
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. First-time Twin Cities runs should check truck-route restrictions carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Maple Grove, Minnesota
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- CDL driver salary in Minnesota
Where this data comes from
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 November 2026.