Pre-screened dry van drivers in North Dakota. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$52,000-$67,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
6,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in North Dakota
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
Wage Range:$52,000-$67,000/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
North Dakota Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in North Dakota
#1
Fargo
#2
Bismarck
#3
Grand Forks
#4
Minot
#5
Williston
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in North Dakota
Bakken oil field operatorsCargill (Fargo)Amazon FAR1Military basesTMobile DC
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in North Dakota
Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country
Fargo is the primary distribution hub for the Northern Plains
Low state taxes and no toll roads benefit owner-operators
Small population means less competition for available drivers
Agriculture and energy sectors provide year-round demand
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your North Dakota 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
We aim to fill dry van driver requests within 48-72 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In North Dakota, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Dry Van drivers in North Dakota typically earn $52,000-$67,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Fargo and Bismarck tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in North Dakota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. North Dakota has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in North Dakota are Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot. Major employers driving this demand include Bakken oil field operators, Cargill (Fargo), Amazon FAR1.
We recruit dry van drivers from across North Dakota, a market of roughly 6,500+ CDL holders statewide and 10 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. Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country.