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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 3,500 positions with reported compensation (38% of all Cdl A Truck Driver listings).

10th percentile

$77,721

25th percentile

$87,871

Median (50th)

$95,323

75th percentile

$99,751

90th percentile

$127,726

Average salary: $98,053

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

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

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Companies	New (7d)
Chicago, IL	24	$89,300	$71,250 – $95,400	13	9
Columbus, OH	22	$96,000	$91,800 – $96,000	10	4
Indianapolis, IN	18	$93,600	$88,450 – $95,400	7	0
Pennsylvania	18	$96,000	$93,600 – $96,000	7	0
Springfield, OH	17	$91,800	$82,500 – $93,600	8	4
Evansville, IN	16	$93,600	$91,800 – $96,000	6	0
Birmingham, AL	15	$93,000	$86,250 – $136,500	9	2
Atlanta, GA	15	$90,500	$79,000 – $99,000	11	4
Naperville, IL	15	$94,800	$93,600 – $97,000	7	1
Dallas, TX	13	$90,500	$82,500 – $109,500	7	3
Aurora, CO	13	$100,000	$96,800 – $105,000	8	1
Charlotte, NC	13	$82,500	$77,750 – $96,250	10	4
Fayetteville, NC	12	$85,000	$80,000 – $125,000	8	2
Harrisburg, PA	12	$92,225	$88,450 – $99,000	7	1
Arkansas	12	$90,000	$90,000 – $96,000	5	1
Lancaster, OH	12	$88,000	$78,750 – $97,000	6	4
Fort Wayne, IN	12	$93,600	$93,600 – $96,000	6	1
Aurora, IL	11	$93,600	$93,600 – $94,800	5	1
Monroe, LA	11	$85,000	$69,250 – $91,500	5	0
Champaign, IL	10	$93,600	$93,600 – $96,000	5	1

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Cdl A Truck Driver openings globally.

K&B Transportation 75 jobs

Riverside Transport 36 jobs

Transco Lines 32 jobs

Hirschbach Motor Lines 25 jobs

Dollar General 13 jobs

Dollar General Fleet 12 jobs

10-4 Logistics USA 11 jobs

Suit Transportation 11 jobs

Mesilla Valley Transportation 9 jobs

Crete Carrier Corporation 8 jobs

CRST 7 jobs

PAM Transport 7 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Cdl A Truck Drivers work

United States 9,329 jobs UAE 2 jobs

Cdl A Truck Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Cdl A Truck Driver job market is steadily growing, with 9,331 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 6,345 new positions were posted (2,273 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Cdl A Truck Driver positions is $95,323, with the middle 50% of earners making between $87,871 and $99,751. Top earners (90th percentile) command $127,726 or more. Note that 62% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Aurora, CO at $100,000 median, while Charlotte, NC offers $82,500.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Cdl A Truck Driver roles are , , , , , and . Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

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