$2,242 /week

~$116,584/year

Average CDL driver pay in United States.

Browse 2,135 positions in United States
Median Weekly
$1,800
Top Pay (90th)
$4,100
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$1,903

avg across 638 jobs

Pay Distribution in United States

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in United States

Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,155$2,000$300 — $4,600886 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,473$1,450$300 — $2,900820 View Jobs
Owner Operator$6,909$7,000$300 — $16,000429 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in United States

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
30% Dedicated Routes
63% Pets Allowed
60% Riders Allowed
79% Take Truck Home

Route Types in United States

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in United States

Average freight handling breakdown across 2,135 jobs.

Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch91%
Live Load63%
Driver Load9%

Featured Opportunities in United States

Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.

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