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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 4,477 positions with reported compensation (30% of all Truck Driver listings).

10th percentile

$75,826

25th percentile

$87,370

Median (50th)

$95,345

75th percentile

$100,006

90th percentile

$135,253

Average salary: $99,393

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

CDL

Customer Service

Warehouse

Logistics

DOT Compliance

Supply Chain

OSHA

Forklift

Excel

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)
dubai	142	AED 95,345	AED 87,370 – AED 100,006	–	15	109
abu dhabi	111	AED 95,345	AED 87,370 – AED 100,006	–	15	90
Columbus, OH	83	$96,000	$87,500 – $240,000	1%	15	26
Indianapolis, IN	60	$93,600	$86,250 – $96,000	2%	15	17
Chicago, IL	54	$96,000	$93,600 – $103,750	2%	15	10
Harrisburg, PA	52	$96,000	$75,000 – $100,000	–	14	4
Baltimore, MD	49	$98,000	$87,750 – $100,000	2%	15	3
Dallas, TX	49	$90,500	$82,500 – $109,500	2%	15	1
Springfield, MO	49	$93,600	$89,300 – $107,000	2%	15	13
Jacksonville, FL	48	$85,000	$71,000 – $92,500	2%	15	12
Atlanta, GA	47	$96,000	$85,000 – $100,000	2%	15	3
Charlotte, NC	45	$92,500	$83,750 – $112,500	2%	15	6
Fort Wayne, IN	45	$93,600	$93,600 – $96,000	2%	13	9
Houston, TX	45	$100,000	$85,000 – $105,000	2%	15	4
Newark, NJ	45	$92,500	$81,250 – $112,500	4%	15	4
sharjah	42	AED 95,345	AED 87,370 – AED 100,006	–	15	27
Memphis, TN	41	$100,000	$85,000 – $150,000	5%	15	4
Richmond, VA	41	$96,000	$90,500 – $123,000	2%	14	8
Detroit, MI	40	$150,000	$100,000 – $240,000	2%	13	5
San Antonio, TX	40	$92,500	$82,500 – $112,500	2%	15	2

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Truck Driver openings globally.

Overhaul Carriers 170 jobs

ATG Recruiting 81 jobs

American Trucking Group 73 jobs

Albany Trucking 67 jobs

K&B Transportation 60 jobs

Kenan Advantage Group 49 jobs

Drive Time Transports 45 jobs

Jing Hau 32 jobs

Hirschbach Motor Lines 27 jobs

American Logistics Authority 21 jobs

Want More 19 jobs

Avanta Works 16 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Truck Drivers work

United States 14,154 jobs UAE 506 jobs United Kingdom 99 jobs Germany 21 jobs

Truck Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Truck Driver job market is solidly active, with 14,780 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 3,725 new positions were posted (2,236 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Truck Driver positions is $95,345, with the middle 50% of earners making between $87,370 and $100,006. Top earners (90th percentile) command $135,253 or more. Note that 70% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Detroit, MI at $150,000 median, while Jacksonville, FL offers $85,000.

Remote Work Availability

2% of Truck Driver positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (229 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, DOT Compliance, and Supply Chain. 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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