Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Oakland Park, Florida (November 2026)
As of November 2026, CDL drivers in Oakland Park, Florida are earning a weekly average of $2,598 (median $2,100). Based on 1,283 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,971. 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 November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 4.9% ($2,732 → $2,598).
- median weekly pay fell by 2.3% ($2,150 → $2,100).
How Oakland Park, Florida compares to Florida
| Oakland Park, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,598 | $2,355 | +10% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 82% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Oakland Park, Florida differs most from Florida — 10% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Oakland Park, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Oakland Park, 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) | $2,271 | $2,100 | 633 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,613 | $1,600 | 348 |
| Owner Operator | $7,366 | $7,500 | 302 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Oakland Park, Florida
10% of Oakland Park, Florida's active CDL postings are regional and 89% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Oakland Park, Florida postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 66%.
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. Miami-area I-95 is among the more congested US corridors, 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.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Oakland Park, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in Oakland Park, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
The methodology behind the rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.