$2,227 /week
~$115,804/year
Average CDL driver pay in Pleasanton, California.
Browse 662 positions in Pleasanton, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,850
Top Pay (90th)
$3,750
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,179
avg across 213 jobs
Pay Distribution in Pleasanton, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Pleasanton, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Pleasanton, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 662 jobs.
Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch92%
Live Load58%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, California earns $2,227 per week, or approximately $115,804 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,850, based on 662 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Pleasanton, California earn $3,750 per week, which works out to roughly $195,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Pleasanton, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,406/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,420/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,612/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 — 213 jobs in Pleasanton, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,179.
Based on 662 current listings in Pleasanton, 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 662 open positions and an average pay of $115,804 per year in Pleasanton, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $195,000 per year, and 213 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,179. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.