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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,482 positions with reported compensation (16% of all Truck Driver listings).

10th percentile

$65,400

25th percentile

$78,000

Median (50th)

$80,000

75th percentile

$80,000

90th percentile

$95,000

Average salary: $78,819

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Customer Service

CDL

Warehouse

Logistics

GPS Navigation

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

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

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
fort wayne	319	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	–	9	307
cincinnati	135	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	1%	15	118
dubai	111	AED 80,000	AED 78,000 – AED 80,000	–	15	35
Houston, TX	102	$60,000	$55,000 – $77,000	2%	15	71
columbus	101	$77,000	$51,500 – $77,000	2%	15	66
singapore	97	$80,000	$78,000 – $80,000	–	15	97
abu dhabi	97	AED 80,000	AED 78,000 – AED 80,000	–	15	38
seattle	78	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	1%	5	77
dayton	78	$95,000	$95,000 – $95,000	–	6	68
portland	74	$68,500	$64,250 – $72,750	4%	14	65
mansfield	70	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	–	3	70
tacoma	70	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	–	2	70
lansing	63	$84,000	$84,000 – $84,000	–	7	54
syracuse	56	$78,000	$78,000 – $78,000	–	11	49
Denver, CO	55	$79,000	$72,520 – $81,000	2%	15	3
Cincinnati, OH	44	$94,500	$80,375 – $99,250	2%	15	27
Columbus, OH	44	$51,500	$32,250 – $75,250	5%	15	14
Harrisburg, PA	38	$80,000	$78,000 – $80,000	–	7	20
ajman	34	AED 80,000	AED 78,000 – AED 80,000	–	15	15
Jacksonville, FL	32	$70,500	$66,250 – $71,000	3%	12	18

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Truck Driver openings globally.

Mclane Company, Inc. 429 jobs

PFG Customized 386 jobs

Meijer 56 jobs

Drive Time Transports 55 jobs

Overhaul Carriers 42 jobs

Abroad Work 32 jobs

Truck with Jed Logistics 23 jobs

XPO Logistics 16 jobs

Mayer 15 jobs

American Logistics Authority 13 jobs

XPO 12 jobs

Jing Hau 12 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Truck Drivers work

United States 8,661 jobs UAE 544 jobs Singapore 114 jobs United Kingdom 102 jobs Germany 19 jobs Saudi Arabia 10 jobs France 1 jobs

Truck Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Truck Driver job market is steadily growing, with 9,451 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 7,407 new positions were posted (6,212 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Truck Driver positions is $80,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $78,000 and $80,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $95,000 or more. Note that 84% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is dayton at $95,000 median, while Columbus, OH offers $51,500.

Remote Work Availability

3% of Truck Driver positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (243 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Truck Driver roles are Customer Service, CDL, Warehouse, Logistics, and GPS Navigation. 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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