Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Wellington, Florida (November 2026)
Wellington, Florida CDL drivers earn $2,608 per week on average (median $2,100) as of November 2026. Based on 1,294 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,979. 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% ($2,739 → $2,608).
- median weekly pay fell by 2.3% ($2,150 → $2,100).
Wellington, Florida vs Florida: the numbers that diverge
| Wellington, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,608 | $2,355 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 82% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Wellington, Florida's biggest divergence from Florida is on average weekly pay, 11% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Wellington, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Wellington, 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) | $2,274 | $2,100 | 641 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,629 | $1,600 | 346 |
| Owner Operator | $7,386 | $7,500 | 307 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Wellington, Florida drivers actually run
The route mix in Wellington, Florida this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 89% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Wellington, 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 Wellington, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in Wellington, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
How we compile these rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated November 2026.