Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Peoria, Arizona (May 2026)
Peoria, Arizona CDL drivers: $2,837 average weekly pay, $2,100 median (May 2026). Based on 1,137 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,005. Arizona sits on the I-10 cross-border corridor with Mexico, with major freight flows through Phoenix and Tucson and growing semiconductor manufacturing in the Phoenix metro.
What changed in May 2026
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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) | $2,265 | $2,100 | 503 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,630 | $1,600 | 344 |
| Owner Operator | $7,295 | $7,500 | 290 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Peoria, Arizona
The route mix in Peoria, Arizona this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 89% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Peoria, Arizona postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Where Peoria, Arizona differs from the Arizona baseline
Peoria, Arizona's biggest divergence from Arizona is on average weekly pay, 9% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Arizona
Arizona freight runs on the I-10 cross-border corridor with Mexico — Nogales is one of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and through Phoenix and Tucson 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 and generally favorable trucking regulations.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Peoria, Arizona
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- 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 May 2026.