Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Shakopee, Minnesota (November 2026)
Shakopee, Minnesota CDL drivers: $2,602 average weekly pay, $2,000 median (November 2026). Based on 1,432 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,983. Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities metro grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, with large agricultural export volumes — soybeans, corn, and wheat — and a significant medical-device manufacturing sector.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Shakopee, Minnesota CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Shakopee, Minnesota 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) | $2,354 | $2,150 | 640 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,554 | $1,500 | 458 |
| Owner Operator | $7,186 | $7,500 | 334 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Shakopee, Minnesota
The route mix in Shakopee, Minnesota this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 88% OTR, 2% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Shakopee, Minnesota postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
How Shakopee, Minnesota compares to Minnesota
Shakopee, Minnesota's biggest divergence from Minnesota is on average weekly pay, 12% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Minnesota
Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, a significant Lake Superior port. Agricultural exports — soybeans, corn, wheat — drive heavy outbound volume. A significant medical-device manufacturing sector (Medtronic and others) generates high-value freight. Winter is the dominant operational variable: sub-zero stretches affect equipment, idle-time policy, and HOS realism. Minnesota has a high graduated state income tax — among the higher rates in the country. First-time Twin Cities runs should check truck-route restrictions carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Shakopee, Minnesota
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- CDL driver salary in Minnesota
Where this data comes from
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.