$2,511 /week
~$130,572/year
Average CDL driver pay in Independence, Missouri.
Browse 1,531 positions in Independence, MissouriMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,750
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,998
avg across 483 jobs
Pay Distribution in Independence, Missouri
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Independence, Missouri
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Independence, Missouri
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
88% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Independence, Missouri
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Independence, Missouri
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,531 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Independence, Missouri
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 Independence, Missouri earns $2,511 per week, or approximately $130,572 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,531 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Independence, Missouri earn $4,750 per week, which works out to roughly $247,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Independence, Missouri. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,071/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,268/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,560/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 — 483 jobs in Independence, Missouri currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,998.
Based on 1,531 current listings in Independence, Missouri: 26% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 71% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 88% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,531 open positions and an average pay of $130,572 per year in Independence, Missouri, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $247,000 per year, and 483 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,998. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.