Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in St. Cloud, Florida (November 2026)
St. Cloud, Florida CDL drivers: $2,605 average weekly pay, $2,100 median (November 2026). Based on 1,344 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,003. 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 4.8% ($2,736 → $2,605).
- median weekly pay fell by 2.3% ($2,150 → $2,100).
How St. Cloud, Florida compares to Florida
| St. Cloud, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,605 | $2,355 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 82% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where St. Cloud, Florida differs most from Florida — 11% 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) | $2,263 | $2,100 | 657 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,628 | $1,600 | 363 |
| Owner Operator | $7,261 | $7,500 | 324 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 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 2% of St. Cloud, Florida postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% 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. 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 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 November 2026.