$2,615 /week
~$135,980/year
Average CDL driver pay in Ames, Iowa.
Browse 1,458 positions in Ames, IowaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $9,100
Sign-On Bonus
$1,933
avg across 459 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 1,458 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Ames, Iowa
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC
$1/mile for your first week Flatbed OTR
$2,400 - $2,975 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Flatbed trailer
$2,400 - $2,975 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least one weekend.
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
TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC
OTR Class A CDL Truck Driver
$1,450 - $1,750 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,450 - $1,750 total weekly pay
14 expected days out