$2,811 /week
~$146,172/year
Average CDL driver pay in Rhode Island.
Browse 1,207 positions in Rhode IslandMedian Weekly
$2,050
Top Pay (90th)
$5,550
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,010
avg across 375 jobs
Pay Distribution in Rhode Island
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Rhode Island
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Rhode Island
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
1% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
66% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
85% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Rhode Island
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Rhode Island
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,207 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch93%
Live Load65%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Rhode Island
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.
Zmile Inc
Hazmat CDL-A OTR Driver | $12,500/Month
$2,400 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Hazmat tanker
$2,400 - $2,500 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Rhode Island earns $2,811 per week, or approximately $146,172 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,050, based on 1,207 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Rhode Island earn $5,550 per week, which works out to roughly $288,600 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Rhode Island. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,436/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,349/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,587/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 — 375 jobs in Rhode Island currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,010.
Based on 1,207 current listings in Rhode Island: 28% offer dedicated routes, 1% include guaranteed pay, 66% allow pets, 66% allow riders, 85% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,207 open positions and an average pay of $146,172 per year in Rhode Island, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $288,600 per year, and 375 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,010. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.