Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Peoria, Arizona (November 2026)
Peoria, Arizona CDL drivers: $2,700 average weekly pay, $2,131 median (November 2026). Based on 1,165 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 33% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,986. Arizona sits on the I-10 east-west corridor and the I-19 border route to Nogales, with major freight flows through Phoenix and Tucson and growing semiconductor manufacturing in the Phoenix metro.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How CDL pay breaks down in Peoria, Arizona
Across active CDL postings in Peoria, Arizona 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) | $2,389 | $2,200 | 539 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,657 | $1,605 | 345 |
| Owner Operator | $7,373 | $7,500 | 281 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Peoria, Arizona
The route mix in Peoria, Arizona this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 90% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Peoria, Arizona postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Where Peoria, Arizona differs from the Arizona baseline
Peoria, Arizona's biggest divergence from Arizona is on average weekly pay, 7% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Arizona
Arizona freight runs on the I-19 / I-10 corridor from the Nogales border crossing — one of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — through Tucson and Phoenix metro distribution. Semiconductor fabs in the Phoenix metro add a high-value freight segment on top of the regional distribution base. Summer heat is the dominant operational variable: ambient temperatures above 110°F change how equipment behaves and how long you can run before forced cooling stops. Arizona has a low flat state income tax.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Peoria, Arizona
- Best owner-operator companies in Peoria, Arizona
- CDL driver salary in Arizona
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.