Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Roy, Utah (November 2026)
Roy, Utah CDL drivers average $2,708 per week, median $2,100, as of November 2026. Pay varies meaningfully by hiring type — the breakdown by W2, owner-op, and 1099 is below. Based on 1,133 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,195. Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior, with growing technology and outdoor-gear manufacturing adding to traditional mining and energy freight.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Roy, Utah CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Roy, Utah 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) | $2,412 | $2,250 | 505 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,601 | $1,560 | 353 |
| Owner Operator | $7,266 | $7,500 | 275 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Roy, Utah
The route mix in Roy, Utah this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 89% OTR, 2% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Roy, Utah postings; dedicated routes at 30%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 67%.
How Roy, Utah compares to Utah
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Roy, Utah differs most from Utah — 4% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Utah
Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior. Growing technology (Silicon Slopes), outdoor gear manufacturing, and traditional mining and energy freight all add to the lane mix. Mountain driving is operational reality, not exception — Parley's Canyon east of SLC and the Wasatch passes are winter variables. Cost of living is moderate. Utah has a moderate flat state income tax. Drug and alcohol testing follows federal FMCSA rules, including the Clearinghouse, same as everywhere else.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Roy, Utah
- Best owner-operator companies in Roy, Utah
- CDL driver salary in Utah
Where this data comes from
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated November 2026.