$2,333 /week
~$121,316/year
Average CDL driver pay in Palm Desert, California.
Browse 663 positions in Palm Desert, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,106
avg across 211 jobs
Pay Distribution in Palm Desert, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Palm Desert, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Palm Desert, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
3% Guaranteed Pay
36% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
80% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Palm Desert, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Palm Desert, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 663 jobs.
Drop & Hook35%
No-Touch93%
Live Load59%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Palm Desert, 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.