Highest Paying Truck Driving Jobs
Highest Paying Truck Driving Jobs
Are you looking for a better truck driving job? If so, you may have already searched “What are the highest paying trucking jobs?” or “What are the Best trucking companies to work for?” As a seasoned CDL driver, you know the answer isn’t simple. While many job search websites claim they offer the “Best Paying” jobs to get you to apply, you might soon realize it was a bait and switch.
Hold up. Wait a minute! Finding the best paying truck driving jobs isn’t as simple as finding a company who pays top dollar. Just because a company pays well, doesn’t mean you will land that position, or qualify for the salary advertised. You may find a recruiter who promises this and that, only to later feel you were a bit bamboozled. Let’s jump into how to find the BETTER truck driving jobs available in 2022.
“Walmart Truck Driver Jobs”
Some consider Walmart to be the holy grail of all trucking jobs. This is because Walmart has a good reputation in the transportation industry. They provide excellent dedicated driving jobs, outstanding job security, and most importantly they pay well. In fact, in April of 2022 they raised their driver pay, and it made national headlines. This means a Walmart truck driver can now make up to $110,000 in their first year with the company. And that’s just a start – drivers who have history with Walmart can earn even more with tenure and location. That’s a big WOW for CDL drivers! Get all the details directly from Walmart here:
How to get Higher Pay as a truck driver?
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Work for a private fleet (Sysco, Tyson Foods, PepsiCo, etc.)
- A private fleet is a company who owns their own fleet of trucks, which means you’ll be delivering the product that they make, using their own equipment. Traditionally this means better pay and lower turnover.
- Search Private Fleet Jobs here
- A private fleet is a company who owns their own fleet of trucks, which means you’ll be delivering the product that they make, using their own equipment. Traditionally this means better pay and lower turnover.
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Become an Owner Operator
- In most cases, an Owner Operator will have the potential to make much higher pay. After initial start-up costs, maintaining your own equipment, & paying taxes, based on your routes and business management, you can make much higher than a company driver. An average O/O can make $144k a year. A few companies that have great pay for Owner Operators are Forward Air, USA Truck, Quality Carriers, & Atlas Van Lines.
- Search Owner Operator Jobs here
- In most cases, an Owner Operator will have the potential to make much higher pay. After initial start-up costs, maintaining your own equipment, & paying taxes, based on your routes and business management, you can make much higher than a company driver. An average O/O can make $144k a year. A few companies that have great pay for Owner Operators are Forward Air, USA Truck, Quality Carriers, & Atlas Van Lines.
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Get some experience under your belt
- More experience usually does equate to more pay. Get some miles on your docket and keep a clean record!
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Increase your Skillset. (Obtain endorsements)
- Keep adding to your skillset. Obtain endorsements, get your TWIC card, etc. The more you increase your skills, the greater the potential for driving cargo/specialty loads that will grant you a larger paycheck!
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- Search Specialized jobs here
- Keep adding to your skillset. Obtain endorsements, get your TWIC card, etc. The more you increase your skills, the greater the potential for driving cargo/specialty loads that will grant you a larger paycheck!
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Be willing to drive Regionally or OTR.
- You may find a great local route, with decent pay. However, top dollars are more likely to be made when you drive a longer distance. 70% of America’s freight is delivered on a truck, and it’s going to take drivers willing to drive over-the-road to deliver it. There is a greater demand for Regional and OTR jobs.
- Search Regional Jobs here
- Search OTR Jobs here
- You may find a great local route, with decent pay. However, top dollars are more likely to be made when you drive a longer distance. 70% of America’s freight is delivered on a truck, and it’s going to take drivers willing to drive over-the-road to deliver it. There is a greater demand for Regional and OTR jobs.
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High Paying Transportation Carriers
Here are just a few companies that offer great pay for truck drivers:
Awarded as a Top Pay Certified Carrier by the NTI for over 10 years
Crete Carrier has one of the lowest driver turnover rates in the industry; with drivers staying three times longer than the competition.
HIGH PAYING REGIONAL truck driving opportunities
Western Express offers high paying truck driver positions. No CDL Experience? They also have opportunities for Students!
Guaranteed minimum pay & Great Local positions
Averitt is a well known name in the industry. CDL-A Company Truck Drivers with Averitt enjoy the industry’s finest home time, so they can spend more time doing the important things.
New Pay increases and Longevity Pay!
Join the Elite family of drivers and experience their new pay increases and a family atmosphere.
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Truck Drivers Salary varies by driving experience and position held. A CDL Truck Drivers skillset, hauling expertise & endorsements possessed can influence the potential for higher pay. Pay as a CDL Company Driver will differ than that of an Owner Operator, or Team Driver. Currently a Truck Driver can expect to receive a Salary ranging between 
