$2,368 /week
~$123,136/year
Average CDL driver pay in Rockford, Illinois.
Browse 1,703 positions in Rockford, IllinoisMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$4,200
Pay Range
$300 – $7,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,116
avg across 530 jobs
Pay Distribution in Rockford, Illinois
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Rockford, Illinois
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Rockford, Illinois
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Rockford, Illinois
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Rockford, Illinois
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,703 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch93%
Live Load66%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Rockford, Illinois
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Rockford, Illinois earns $2,368 per week, or approximately $123,136 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,950, based on 1,703 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Rockford, Illinois earn $4,200 per week, which works out to roughly $218,400 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Rockford, Illinois. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,050/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,255/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,543/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 530 jobs in Rockford, Illinois currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,116.
Based on 1,703 current listings in Rockford, Illinois: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 67% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,703 open positions and an average pay of $123,136 per year in Rockford, Illinois, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $218,400 per year, and 530 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,116. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.