Updated July 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Warwick, Rhode Island (July 2026)
Through July 2026, the average CDL driver in Warwick, Rhode Island earns $3,000 per week (median $2,150). Based on 1,115 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,956. Rhode Island is the smallest state by area but sits directly on I-95 connecting Boston and Providence, with the Port of Providence handling bulk cargo and the Providence metro serving as a distribution point for southern New England.
What changed in July 2026
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What CDL drivers are earning across Warwick, Rhode Island
Across active CDL postings in Warwick, Rhode Island 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) | $2,316 | $2,100 | 510 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,600 | $1,600 | 314 |
| Owner Operator | $7,600 | $7,500 | 291 |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Warwick, Rhode Island
9% of Warwick, Rhode Island's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Warwick, Rhode Island postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest US state by area but sits directly on I-95 connecting Boston and Providence, putting it in the dense Northeast freight corridor. The Port of Providence handles bulk cargo (oil and aggregates especially). The Providence metro serves as a regional distribution point for southern New England. Cost of living is high; Rhode Island has a moderate graduated state income tax. The state's small geography means most regional drivers based here spend significant time in MA, CT, and NY — treat RI as an I-95 transit waypoint.
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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 July 2026.