Median Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,087
avg across 389 jobs
Pay Distribution in Montana
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Montana
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Montana
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
1% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Montana
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Montana
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,217 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch93%
Live Load65%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Montana
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
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.
PRINTZ TRUCKING INC
Lease Purchase
$4,000 - $7,000 per week
Class A Regional Owner Operator Flatbed trailer
$4,000 - $7,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Montana earns $2,632 per week, or approximately $136,864 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,217 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Montana earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Montana. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,199/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,367/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,595/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Gurung Trucking LLC is offering a Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated position paying $1,300–$1,700/week.
Yes — 389 jobs in Montana currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,087.
Based on 1,217 current listings in Montana: 28% offer dedicated routes, 1% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,217 open positions and an average pay of $136,864 per year in Montana, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 389 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,087. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.