$2,390 /week
~$124,280/year
Average CDL driver pay in Detroit, Michigan.
Browse 1,516 positions in Detroit, MichiganMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,937
avg across 482 jobs
Pay Distribution in Detroit, Michigan
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Detroit, Michigan
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Detroit, Michigan
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
85% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Detroit, Michigan
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Detroit, Michigan
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,516 jobs.
Drop & Hook27%
No-Touch94%
Live Load67%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Detroit, Michigan
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Detroit, Michigan earns $2,390 per week, or approximately $124,280 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,950, based on 1,516 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Detroit, Michigan earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Detroit, Michigan. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,129/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,248/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,557/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Zmile Inc is offering a OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo position paying $1,900–$2,100/week.
Yes — 482 jobs in Detroit, Michigan currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,937.
Based on 1,516 current listings in Detroit, Michigan: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 66% allow riders, 85% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,516 open positions and an average pay of $124,280 per year in Detroit, Michigan, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 482 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,937. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.