Cdl A Driver Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 37 positions with reported compensation (2% of all Cdl A Driver listings).

10th percentile

$73,800

25th percentile

$77,000

Median (50th)

$85,000

75th percentile

$90,000

90th percentile

$95,000

Average salary: $84,568

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Cdl A Driver job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

CDL

Customer Service

Warehouse

Forklift

Data Analysis

DOT Compliance

OSHA

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Cdl A Driver opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Companies	New (7d)
Cape Coral, FL	20	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	2	0
Indianapolis, IN	20	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0
Port Charlotte, FL	20	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0
Fort Myers, FL	17	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	2	0
York, PA	17	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0
Florida	15	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	5	0
Albuquerque, NM	14	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	3	0
Kansas City, MO	14	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	2	0
Blue Springs, MO	13	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0
Muncie, IN	13	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0
Los Lunas, NM	12	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0
Arcadia, FL	12	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0
Saint Louis, MO	11	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	3	1
Youngstown, OH	11	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	2	0
Cincinnati, OH	9	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	3	0
Collierville, TN	9	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0
Columbus, OH	9	$90,000	$90,000 – $90,000	4	0
Marion, IN	9	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0
Chicago, IL	9	$90,000	$90,000 – $90,000	3	0
Clarksdale, MS	7	$85,000	$77,000 – $90,000	1	0

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

14 companies with the most Cdl A Driver openings globally.

Drive Time Transports 214 jobs

Bobcat Transport 32 jobs

J Rose Logistics 2 jobs

Walpole, Inc. 2 jobs

Carvana LLC 1 jobs

Transporting Logistics 1 jobs

ASB Freight Co. 1 jobs

Sonepar 1 jobs

Central Transport 1 jobs

GAATCO 1 jobs

CRH 1 jobs

Famous Supply 1 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Cdl A Drivers work

United States 1,519 jobs

Cdl A Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Cdl A Driver job market is steadily growing, with 1,519 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,408 new positions were posted (64 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Cdl A Driver positions is $85,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $77,000 and $90,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $95,000 or more. Note that 98% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Columbus, OH at $90,000 median, while Clarksdale, MS offers $85,000.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Cdl A Driver roles are CDL, Customer Service, Warehouse, Forklift, Data Analysis, and DOT Compliance. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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