$2,607 /week
~$135,564/year
Average CDL driver pay in Hoover, Alabama.
Browse 1,495 positions in Hoover, AlabamaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,012
avg across 476 jobs
Pay Distribution in Hoover, Alabama
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Hoover, Alabama
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Hoover, Alabama
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Hoover, Alabama
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Hoover, Alabama
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,495 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Hoover, 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
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
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Hoover, Alabama earns $2,607 per week, or approximately $135,564 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,495 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Hoover, Alabama earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Hoover, Alabama. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,126/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,236/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,587/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 — 476 jobs in Hoover, Alabama currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,012.
Based on 1,495 current listings in Hoover, Alabama: 26% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,495 open positions and an average pay of $135,564 per year in Hoover, Alabama, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 476 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,012. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.