CDL Truck Driver Jobs Hiring Near You
About $24-$30/hour equivalent, roughly $57,000-$75,000/year for an experienced solo driver. Regional drivers often average in the low-to-mid $70,000s; experienced OTR commonly runs $65,000-$90,000. After 2+ years of clean experience, pay per mile commonly rises to $0.55-$0.65 CPM, and specialized equipment pushes higher. · Demand: Steady and large
CDL truck drivers move freight across town or across the country. You run a pre-trip inspection, drive your route, and get the load where it needs to be. There are local jobs that get you home every night, regional runs that get you home most weekends, and over-the-road jobs that cover long distances for bigger miles.
Most drivers earn about $24 to $30 an hour, or roughly $57,000 to $75,000 a year, and specialized freight like tanker or hazmat pays more. Every job below shows the pay upfront, so you know the numbers before you apply. You do not need a college degree, and you can apply in a few minutes.
CDL Truck Driver jobs: common questions
How much do CDL truck drivers make?
Most drivers earn about $24 to $30 an hour, or roughly $57,000 to $75,000 a year. New drivers usually start lower and get a raise after their first 6 to 12 months, and specialized freight like tanker, hazmat, or flatbed pays more.
Are CDL truck drivers in demand?
Yes. Trucking is one of the largest jobs in the country, with hundreds of thousands of openings every year as drivers retire or move on. A safe, reliable driver can almost always find work.
How fast can I start driving?
Most people finish CDL training in about 3 to 8 weeks and are working within 1 to 3 months. Company-paid training can get you licensed for little or no upfront cost in exchange for driving for that carrier for a set time.
Do I need a college degree to drive a truck?
No. You need a commercial driver's license (CDL), not a degree. You must be at least 18 to drive within your state, 21 to cross state lines, and able to pass a DOT physical and a drug test.
New to this trade?
Read the full CDL Truck Driver career guide: what it pays, the certs and licenses you need, apprenticeships, and the exact steps to get in.