Is it hard to get a trucking job?
By Gabriel Cooper •
Although a little more challenging, it is possible to snag truck driving jobs with no experience as a new CDL driver. With the shortage of truck drivers, it’s nearly impossible NOT to be able to get a driving job, if you do the footwork needed and apply at a good number of trucking companies.
How much do local Class A drivers make?
Local Truck Driver Salaries
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| U.S. Xpress Local Truck Driver salaries – 5 salaries reported | $55,551/yr |
| Central Transport Local Truck Driver salaries – 5 salaries reported | $25/hr |
| YRC Freight Local Truck Driver salaries – 5 salaries reported | $24/hr |
| Hub Group Local Truck Driver salaries – 5 salaries reported | $21/hr |
How much can you make as a trucker?
Truck Drivers Salaries Comparison
| Trucker Job | Median Pay | Reported High Income |
|---|---|---|
| LTL Line-Haul Trucker | $48,000 | $72,000 |
| OTR Freight Trucker | $48,000 | $62,000 |
| Intermodal Trucker | $48,000 | $72,000 |
| Flatbed Tractor Trailer Drivers | $48,000 | $72,000 |
What are the highest paying trucking jobs?
Top 10 Highest Paying Trucking Jobs
- Hazmat Driver.
- Team Driver.
- Cars.
- Liquid/Tanker Hauler.
- Ice Road Driver.
- Union Driver.
- Oversized Driver.
- Owner-Operator. Becoming an Owner-Operator is not for everyone: most Owner-Operator businesses fail in the first year.
Are truck drivers Rich?
Some people think with long working hours that truck drivers are rich. Truckers earn a median annual wage of $37,930, which is $4,000 more than the median wage for all jobs, according to the BLS. Only the top 10% of truck drivers make more than $58,000 per year.
