Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Port Orange, Florida (May 2026)
Through May 2026, Port Orange, Florida CDL drivers earn $2,837 per week on average. The median is $2,100; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,339 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 29% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,112. 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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Where Port Orange, Florida differs from the Florida baseline
| Port Orange, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,837 | $2,349 | +21% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Port Orange, Florida's biggest divergence from Florida is on average weekly pay, 21% above the state baseline.
Port Orange, Florida CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Port Orange, 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) | $2,214 | $2,025 | 637 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,632 | $1,600 | 367 |
| Owner Operator | $7,265 | $7,250 | 335 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Port Orange, Florida
10% of Port Orange, Florida's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Across Port Orange, Florida CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 69% pet-friendly, 67% 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. 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.
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- Best trucking companies in Port Orange, Florida
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Where this data comes from
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated May 2026.