Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Woonsocket, Rhode Island (May 2026)
Woonsocket, Rhode Island CDL drivers earn $2,979 per week on average (median $2,100) as of May 2026. Based on 1,193 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,060. 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 May 2026
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What CDL drivers are earning across Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Across active CDL postings in Woonsocket, 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) | $2,248 | $2,050 | 534 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,570 | $1,532 | 347 |
| Owner Operator | $7,432 | $7,500 | 312 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Woonsocket, Rhode Island drivers actually run
The route mix in Woonsocket, Rhode Island this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 86% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Woonsocket, Rhode Island postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% 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 May 2026.