Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Ormond Beach, Florida (May 2026)
CDL pay in Ormond Beach, Florida averages $2,844/week (median $2,100) through May 2026. Based on 1,344 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,117. 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 May 2026
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Ormond Beach, Florida vs Florida: the numbers that diverge
| Ormond Beach, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,844 | $2,349 | +21% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Ormond Beach, Florida sits 21% above the Florida baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Ormond Beach, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Ormond Beach, 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) | $2,212 | $2,025 | 639 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,633 | $1,600 | 368 |
| Owner Operator | $7,253 | $7,250 | 337 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Ormond Beach, Florida
Of active CDL postings in Ormond Beach, Florida this month, 10% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Ormond Beach, Florida postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 88%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 67%.
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. The traffic on I-95 and I-4 is consistently in the top tier of US congestion, 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 Ormond Beach, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in Ormond Beach, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
The methodology behind the rankings
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.