Median Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$4,200
Pay Range
$300 – $7,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,027
avg across 510 jobs
Pay Distribution in Nebraska
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Nebraska
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Nebraska
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Nebraska
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Nebraska
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,645 jobs.
Drop & Hook27%
No-Touch93%
Live Load66%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Nebraska
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 Nebraska earns $2,349 per week, or approximately $122,148 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,900, based on 1,645 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Nebraska 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 Nebraska. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,014/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,254/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,547/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 — 510 jobs in Nebraska currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,027.
Based on 1,645 current listings in Nebraska: 27% 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 1,645 open positions and an average pay of $122,148 per year in Nebraska, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $218,400 per year, and 510 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,027. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.