Hire Dry Van Drivers in Florida
Access our pool of pre-screened dry van drivers in Florida. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$50,000-$64,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
105,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Florida
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$50,000-$64,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Clean CSA score (no critical violations in 24 months)
- Drop-and-hook experience preferred
- E-log compliance and Hours of Service familiarity
- Ability to secure 53-ft trailer loads per FMCSA guidelines
Florida Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Florida
#1
Miami
#2
Jacksonville
#3
Tampa
#4
Orlando
#5
Fort Lauderdale
#6
Lakeland
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Florida
Amazon (10+ FCs)Publix (Lakeland)Port of JacksonvillePort of MiamiTropicanaFedEx
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Florida
No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool
Third-largest freight market in the US
Port operations create year-round intermodal demand
Produce season (Oct-May) drives premium reefer rates
Population growth fuels construction and consumer freight
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Florida Operation
- Consistent freight — dry van is the highest-volume equipment type
- No-touch freight available on most lanes
- Predictable weekly miles (2,200-2,800 OTR)
- Lower physical demand compared to flatbed or tanker
- Wide lane selection across all 48 contiguous states
Other Equipment Types in Florida
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Florida — FAQ
Our typical placement time for dry van drivers is 48-72 hours. In Florida, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in Florida typically earn $50,000-$64,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Miami and Jacksonville tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Florida need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Florida has 150+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Florida are Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (10+ FCs), Publix (Lakeland), Port of Jacksonville.
Our Florida dry van driver pool draws from 105,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 67% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool.