$2,602 /week
~$135,304/year
Average CDL driver pay in Ames, Iowa.
Browse 1,463 positions in Ames, IowaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,946
avg across 463 jobs
Pay Distribution in Ames, Iowa
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Ames, Iowa
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Ames, Iowa
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
70% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Ames, Iowa
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Ames, Iowa
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,463 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Ames, Iowa
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
AIA TRUCKING INC
Class A Contract Driver (1099)
$1,875 - $2,625 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,875 - $2,625 gross total weekly pay
6 expected days out
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
OWNER OPERATORS $11000 gross
$2,500 - $3,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Refrigerated, Dry Van, Hazmat tanker and Power Only
$2,500 - $3,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 3 weekends.
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out