Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Plantation, Florida (November 2026)
Plantation, Florida's CDL drivers earn $2,598 per week on average, $2,100 median, as of November 2026. 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 Plantation, Florida compares to Florida
| Plantation, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,598 | $2,355 | +10% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 82% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Plantation, Florida sits 10% above the Florida baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Plantation, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Plantation, 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 Plantation, Florida
Of active CDL postings in Plantation, Florida this month, 10% are regional and 89% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Plantation, Florida CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
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 Plantation, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in Plantation, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
How we compile these rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.