$2,367 /week
~$123,084/year
Average CDL driver pay in Dallas, Texas.
Browse 1,658 positions in Dallas, TexasMedian Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $7,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,940
avg across 497 jobs
Pay Distribution in Dallas, Texas
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Dallas, Texas
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Dallas, Texas
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
67% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
84% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Dallas, Texas
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Dallas, Texas
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,658 jobs.
Drop & Hook30%
No-Touch94%
Live Load64%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Dallas, Texas
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
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 Dallas, Texas earns $2,367 per week, or approximately $123,084 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,900, based on 1,658 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Dallas, Texas earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Dallas, Texas. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,107/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,201/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,569/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 — 497 jobs in Dallas, Texas currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,940.
Based on 1,658 current listings in Dallas, Texas: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 67% allow pets, 65% allow riders, 84% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,658 open positions and an average pay of $123,084 per year in Dallas, Texas, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 497 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,940. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.