Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in St. Cloud, Florida (May 2026)
St. Cloud, Florida CDL drivers: $2,827 average weekly pay, $2,100 median (May 2026). Based on 1,348 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,103. 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.
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How St. Cloud, Florida compares to Florida
| St. Cloud, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,827 | $2,349 | +20% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where St. Cloud, Florida differs most from Florida — 20% above statewide.
What CDL drivers are earning across St. Cloud, Florida
Across active CDL postings in St. Cloud, 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) | $2,208 | $2,012 | 640 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,625 | $1,600 | 370 |
| Owner Operator | $7,242 | $7,250 | 338 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What St. Cloud, Florida drivers actually run
10% of St. Cloud, Florida's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of St. Cloud, Florida postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 66%.
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.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in St. Cloud, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in St. Cloud, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
How we compile these 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.