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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 3,639 positions with reported compensation (38% of all Cdl A Truck Driver listings).

10th percentile

$77,069

25th percentile

$88,171

Median (50th)

$95,480

75th percentile

$100,143

90th percentile

$144,048

Average salary: $99,955

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)
Columbus, OH	49	$96,000	$91,800 – $240,000	13	21
Indianapolis, IN	41	$93,600	$89,300 – $123,000	14	12
Chicago, IL	34	$96,000	$93,600 – $103,750	15	6
Oklahoma City, OK	29	$93,600	$87,150 – $95,400	10	5
Joliet, IL	28	$94,800	$93,600 – $204,000	13	3
Harrisburg, PA	27	$96,000	$85,500 – $98,000	7	0
Tulsa, OK	27	$80,000	$65,988 – $93,600	7	6
New York, NY	25	$90,500	$87,750 – $93,250	9	10
Baltimore, MD	25	$98,000	$87,750 – $100,000	13	2
Fort Smith, AR	25	$91,800	$86,250 – $93,600	8	3
Springfield, MO	25	$94,800	$93,600 – $112,500	8	5
Evansville, IN	25	$93,600	$91,800 – $96,000	10	0
Durham, NC	24	$80,000	$79,500 – $80,000	8	0
Little Rock, AR	24	$91,800	$90,000 – $93,600	9	3
Dallas, TX	23	$90,500	$82,500 – $109,500	10	0
Richmond, VA	23	$96,000	$90,500 – $123,000	9	3
Newark, NJ	22	$92,500	$81,250 – $112,500	10	3
Saint Louis, MO	22	$93,600	$88,950 – $107,700	7	2
Aurora, IL	22	$93,600	$93,600 – $94,800	7	0
Atlanta, GA	21	$96,000	$85,000 – $100,000	10	2

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

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

ATG Recruiting 74 jobs

K&B Transportation 67 jobs

Albany Trucking 65 jobs

American Trucking Group 65 jobs

Kenan Advantage Group 64 jobs

Drive Time Transports 50 jobs

Riverside Transport 38 jobs

Hirschbach Motor Lines 24 jobs

Transco Lines 21 jobs

Dollar General 9 jobs

American Transport Team 8 jobs

TMC 7 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Cdl A Truck Drivers work

United States 9,610 jobs

Cdl A Truck Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Cdl A Truck Driver job market is steadily growing, with 9,610 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,027 new positions were posted (991 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Cdl A Truck Driver positions is $95,480, with the middle 50% of earners making between $88,171 and $100,143. Top earners (90th percentile) command $144,048 or more. Note that 62% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Baltimore, MD at $98,000 median, while Durham, NC offers $80,000.

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.

How to Apply

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