$2,180 /week
~$113,360/year
Average CDL driver pay in Lake Forest, California.
Browse 694 positions in Lake Forest, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,850
Top Pay (90th)
$3,600
Pay Range
$300 – $6,800
Sign-On Bonus
$2,237
avg across 224 jobs
Pay Distribution in Lake Forest, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Lake Forest, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Lake Forest, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
35% Dedicated Routes
64% Pets Allowed
62% Riders Allowed
76% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Lake Forest, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Lake Forest, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 694 jobs.
Drop & Hook35%
No-Touch92%
Live Load57%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Lake Forest, California
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Zmile Inc
Hazmat CDL-A OTR Driver | $12,500/Month
$2,400 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Hazmat tanker
$2,400 - $2,500 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
KIK LLC
OTR CDL class A Driver
$2,000 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Dry Van
$2,000 - $2,500 gross total weekly pay
14 - 21 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Lake Forest, California earns $2,180 per week, or approximately $113,360 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,850, based on 694 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Lake Forest, California earn $3,600 per week, which works out to roughly $187,200 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,800.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Lake Forest, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,337/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,370/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,599/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Ali Star Inc is offering a Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck position paying $8,000–$14,000/week.
Yes — 224 jobs in Lake Forest, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,237.
Based on 694 current listings in Lake Forest, California: 35% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 64% allow pets, 62% allow riders, 76% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 694 open positions and an average pay of $113,360 per year in Lake Forest, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $187,200 per year, and 224 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,237. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.