$2,331 /week
~$121,212/year
Average CDL driver pay in Bakersfield, California.
Browse 660 positions in Bakersfield, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,108
avg across 205 jobs
Pay Distribution in Bakersfield, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Bakersfield, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Bakersfield, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
3% Guaranteed Pay
36% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
80% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Bakersfield, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Bakersfield, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 660 jobs.
Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch93%
Live Load59%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Bakersfield, California
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
ARCH TRANSPORT LLC
W2 OTR 3500 consistent miles (No SAP drivers at this time)
$2,000 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$2,000 - $2,100 total weekly pay. $2,000 sign on bonus
14 - 21 expected days out
ARCH TRANSPORT LLC
CDLA Contract Driver (1099), OTR, Dry Van (no SAP for now)
$2,200 - $2,300 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Dry Van
$2,200 - $2,300 gross total weekly pay. $2,000 sign on bonus
14 - 21 expected days out
SUN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS USA LLC
Owner Operator Regional Lanes
$7,000 - $8,000 per week
Class A Regional Owner Operator (Team) Dry Van
$7,000 - $8,000 gross total weekly pay per team. Paid weekly
Home at least 3 weekends.