$2,242 /week
~$116,584/year
Average CDL driver pay in Newark, California.
Browse 646 positions in Newark, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$3,850
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,186
avg across 209 jobs
Pay Distribution in Newark, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Newark, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Newark, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
35% Dedicated Routes
64% Pets Allowed
62% Riders Allowed
77% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Newark, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Newark, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 646 jobs.
Drop & Hook33%
No-Touch92%
Live Load58%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Newark, 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 Newark, California earns $2,242 per week, or approximately $116,584 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,900, based on 646 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Newark, California earn $3,850 per week, which works out to roughly $200,200 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Newark, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,356/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,421/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,610/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 — 209 jobs in Newark, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,186.
Based on 646 current listings in Newark, California: 35% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 64% allow pets, 62% allow riders, 77% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 646 open positions and an average pay of $116,584 per year in Newark, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $200,200 per year, and 209 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,186. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.