Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Sunrise, Florida (November 2026)
CDL pay in Sunrise, Florida averages $2,598/week (median $2,100) through November 2026. Based on 1,283 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,971. 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 4.9% ($2,732 → $2,598).
- median weekly pay fell by 2.3% ($2,150 → $2,100).
How Sunrise, Florida compares to Florida
| Sunrise, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,598 | $2,355 | +10% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 82% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Sunrise, Florida sits 10% above the Florida baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Sunrise, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Sunrise, 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) | $2,271 | $2,100 | 633 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,613 | $1,600 | 348 |
| Owner Operator | $7,366 | $7,500 | 302 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Sunrise, Florida
10% of Sunrise, Florida's active CDL postings are regional and 89% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Sunrise, Florida postings; dedicated routes at 28%; 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 Sunrise, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in Sunrise, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
How we compile these rankings
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.