Median Weekly
$1,850
Top Pay (90th)
$4,100
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,037
avg across 593 jobs
Pay Distribution in Alabama
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Alabama
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Alabama
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
65% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
85% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Alabama
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Alabama
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,937 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch93%
Live Load64%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Alabama
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
KEEP TRUCKING TRANSPORTATION LLC
OTR FLATBED DRIVER
$1,800 - $2,200 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,800 - $2,200 gross total weekly pay
12 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Alabama earns $2,272 per week, or approximately $118,144 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,850, based on 1,937 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Alabama earn $4,100 per week, which works out to roughly $213,200 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,280.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Alabama. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,970/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,122/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,514/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 593 jobs in Alabama currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,037.
Based on 1,937 current listings in Alabama: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 65% allow pets, 64% allow riders, 85% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,937 open positions and an average pay of $118,144 per year in Alabama, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $213,200 per year, and 593 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,037. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.