$2,838 /week
~$147,576/year
Average CDL driver pay in Meriden, Connecticut.
Browse 1,181 positions in Meriden, ConnecticutMedian Weekly
$2,100
Top Pay (90th)
$5,650
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,954
avg across 366 jobs
Pay Distribution in Meriden, Connecticut
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Meriden, Connecticut
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Meriden, Connecticut
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Meriden, Connecticut
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Meriden, Connecticut
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,181 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Meriden, Connecticut
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Meriden, Connecticut earns $2,838 per week, or approximately $147,576 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,100, based on 1,181 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Meriden, Connecticut earn $5,650 per week, which works out to roughly $293,800 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Meriden, Connecticut. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,417/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,322/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,602/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Gurung Trucking LLC is offering a Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated position paying $1,300–$1,700/week.
Yes — 366 jobs in Meriden, Connecticut currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,954.
Based on 1,181 current listings in Meriden, Connecticut: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 68% allow pets, 67% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,181 open positions and an average pay of $147,576 per year in Meriden, Connecticut, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $293,800 per year, and 366 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,954. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.