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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 3,948 positions with reported compensation (34% of all Truck Driver listings).

10th percentile

$75,647

25th percentile

$87,144

Median (50th)

$95,062

75th percentile

$99,931

90th percentile

$128,693

Average salary: $96,940

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

CDL

Customer Service

Warehouse

Logistics

Supply Chain

DOT Compliance

GPS Navigation

Excel

Forklift

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)
Dallas, TX	74	$75,000	$60,000 – $85,000	4%	15	41
dubai	72	AED 95,062	AED 87,144 – AED 99,931	–	15	10
Nashville, TN	67	$72,500	$34,000 – $91,500	3%	15	29
abu dhabi	61	AED 95,062	AED 87,144 – AED 99,931	–	15	3
Columbus, OH	43	$96,000	$90,000 – $96,000	2%	15	1
Saint Louis, MO	43	$93,600	$75,000 – $93,600	2%	15	23
Fort Worth, TX	38	$85,000	$75,000 – $100,000	–	15	20
Harrisburg, PA	38	$98,000	$90,750 – $100,000	–	9	2
Indianapolis, IN	38	$93,600	$87,500 – $96,000	3%	15	2
Charlotte, NC	36	$82,500	$72,500 – $96,250	3%	15	3
Chicago, IL	36	$89,300	$71,250 – $95,400	3%	15	6
Birmingham, AL	33	$90,000	$87,000 – $123,000	15%	15	3
Houston, TX	32	$92,500	$77,500 – $103,750	6%	15	1
Jacksonville, FL	32	$71,000	$68,750 – $88,750	3%	14	7
ras al khaimah	32	AED 95,062	AED 87,144 – AED 99,931	–	15	6
Denver, CO	31	$89,300	$77,000 – $98,400	3%	15	1
Louisville, KY	29	$93,600	$90,000 – $96,000	7%	15	1
Atlanta, GA	29	$96,000	$85,000 – $100,000	7%	15	5
Cincinnati, OH	29	$90,000	$75,000 – $93,600	3%	15	3
Memphis, TN	27	$92,500	$82,500 – $112,500	11%	15	1

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Truck Driver openings globally.

K&B Transportation 61 jobs

Drive Time Transports 60 jobs

Overhaul Carriers 55 jobs

Abroad Work 27 jobs

Hirschbach Motor Lines 26 jobs

XPO Logistics 23 jobs

Riverside Transport 22 jobs

American Logistics Authority 21 jobs

XPO 18 jobs

Truck with Jed Logistics 16 jobs

Assurity Transportation Solutions 14 jobs

Transco Lines 12 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Truck Drivers work

United States 10,990 jobs UAE 348 jobs United Kingdom 229 jobs Germany 20 jobs Saudi Arabia 11 jobs

Truck Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Truck Driver job market is solidly active, with 11,598 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 9,846 new positions were posted (816 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Truck Driver positions is $95,062, with the middle 50% of earners making between $87,144 and $99,931. Top earners (90th percentile) command $128,693 or more. Note that 66% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Harrisburg, PA at $98,000 median, while Jacksonville, FL offers $71,000.

Remote Work Availability

2% of Truck Driver positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (248 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 CDL, Customer Service, Warehouse, Logistics, Supply Chain, 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

Start by reviewing our Truck Driver resume example to see what top candidates include. Pair it with a strong cover letter tailored to your target company. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 11,598 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.

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