We aim to fill dry van driver requests within 48-72 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Maine, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Dry Van drivers in Maine typically earn $50,000-$64,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Portland and Bangor tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Maine need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Maine has 12 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Maine are Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn. Major employers driving this demand include Bath Iron Works, SAPPI (paper), Hannaford Distribution.
We recruit dry van drivers from across Maine, a market of roughly 8,500+ CDL holders statewide and 12 CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 6+ months OTR or regional, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates.