Pre-screened power only drivers in Arizona. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with various trailer types experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
38,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Power Only Driver Requirements in Arizona
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years OTR with various trailer types
Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Experience coupling and uncoupling various trailer types
Familiarity with trailer inspection and pre-trip procedures
Adaptability to different trailer handling characteristics
GPS-equipped tractor for real-time trailer tracking
Arizona Market for Power Only Drivers
Top Cities for Power Only Hiring in Arizona
#1
Phoenix
#2
Tucson
#3
Mesa
#4
Chandler
#5
Flagstaff
#6
Tempe
Employers Driving Power Only Demand in Arizona
Intel (Chandler)Amazon PHX6/PHX7Freeport-McMoRanRaytheon (Tucson)Walmart DC (Buckeye)
Why Hire Power Only Drivers in Arizona
Rapid population growth drives increasing freight demand
I-10 and I-40 crossroads create diverse lane options
No vehicle emissions testing simplifies compliance
Semiconductor and data center construction boom needs flatbed drivers
Year-round operations — minimal weather shutdowns
What Our Power Only Drivers Bring to Your Arizona Operation
Flexibility — can run different trailer types on different lanes
Lower overhead for owner-operators (no trailer payment)
Access to more load options through broker networks
Good fit for drivers who want variety in their freight
Popular option for fleet expansion without capital investment
We aim to fill power only driver requests within 48-72 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Arizona, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Power Only drivers in Arizona typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Phoenix and Tucson tend to offer the highest rates.
Power Only drivers in Arizona need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Arizona has 55+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for power only driver demand in Arizona are Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler. Major employers driving this demand include Intel (Chandler), Amazon PHX6/PHX7, Freeport-McMoRan.
We recruit power only drivers from across Arizona, a market of roughly 38,000+ CDL holders statewide and 55+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 1+ years OTR with various trailer types, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Rapid population growth drives increasing freight demand.