Hire Power Only Drivers in Colorado
Access our pool of pre-screened power only drivers in Colorado. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with various trailer types experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
29,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Power Only Driver Requirements in Colorado
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years OTR with various trailer types
- Wage Range:$55,000-$70,000/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
Colorado Market for Power Only Drivers
Top Cities for Power Only Hiring in Colorado
#1
Denver
#2
Colorado Springs
#3
Aurora
#4
Fort Collins
#5
Pueblo
#6
Loveland
Employers Driving Power Only Demand in Colorado
Amazon DEN2/DEN3Coors Brewing (Golden)Lockheed MartinBall CorporationWalmart DC (Loveland)
Why Hire Power Only Drivers in Colorado
Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West
I-70 and I-25 corridor creates diverse freight lanes
Tech industry growth drives e-commerce distribution
Energy sector (oil, gas, wind) provides specialized freight
Lower taxes than California attract West Coast fleet relocations
What Our Power Only Drivers Bring to Your Colorado 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
Other Equipment Types in Colorado
Hiring Power Only Drivers in Colorado — FAQ
Our typical placement time for power only drivers is 48-72 hours. In Colorado, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Power Only drivers in Colorado typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Denver and Colorado Springs tend to offer the highest rates.
Power Only drivers in Colorado need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Colorado has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for power only driver demand in Colorado are Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon DEN2/DEN3, Coors Brewing (Golden), Lockheed Martin.
Our Colorado power only driver pool draws from 29,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West.