Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Terre Haute, Indiana (November 2026)
Terre Haute, Indiana CDL drivers average $2,422 per week, median $2,000, as of November 2026. Pay varies meaningfully by hiring type — the breakdown by W2, owner-op, and 1099 is below. Based on 1,685 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,946. Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads, where I-65 / I-70 / I-74 intersect, supporting automotive supply chains, pharmaceuticals, and a large steel-producing northwest corridor near Gary.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How Terre Haute, Indiana compares to Indiana
| Terre Haute, Indiana | Indiana | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,422 | $2,019 | +20% |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 78% | +11 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 71% | 62% | +9 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 61% | +7 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 86% | 71% | +15 pt |
| Local routes | 1% | 8% | -7 pt |
| Regional routes | 13% | 19% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Terre Haute, Indiana's biggest divergence from Indiana is on average weekly pay, 20% above the state baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Terre Haute, Indiana
Across active CDL postings in Terre Haute, Indiana 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) | $2,261 | $2,100 | 763 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,581 | $1,545 | 545 |
| Owner Operator | $7,059 | $7,000 | 377 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Terre Haute, Indiana
The route mix in Terre Haute, Indiana this month tilts OTR: 13% regional, 86% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Terre Haute, Indiana postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 89%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Driving CDL in Indiana
Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads — I-65, I-70, I-74, and I-69 all intersect here. Automotive parts (Subaru, Honda, Toyota plus Tier-1 suppliers), pharmaceutical distribution tied to Eli Lilly, FedEx Indianapolis (FedEx's second hub after Memphis Worldhub), and Amazon regional fulfillment all drive consistent lane demand. Cost of living is below the national average. Indiana has a low flat state income tax — among the lower rates in the Midwest. Northwest Indiana (Gary/Hammond) is steel-and-chemical industrial; treat it as Chicago-overflow.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Terre Haute, Indiana
- Best owner-operator companies in Terre Haute, Indiana
- CDL driver salary in Indiana
The methodology behind the 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.