Hire Power Only Drivers in Florida
Access our pool of pre-screened power only drivers in Florida. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with various trailer types experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$51,000-$65,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
105,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Power Only Driver Requirements in Florida
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years OTR with various trailer types
- Wage Range:$51,000-$65,000/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
Florida Market for Power Only Drivers
Top Cities for Power Only Hiring in Florida
#1
Miami
#2
Jacksonville
#3
Tampa
#4
Orlando
#5
Fort Lauderdale
#6
Lakeland
Employers Driving Power Only Demand in Florida
Amazon (10+ FCs)Publix (Lakeland)Port of JacksonvillePort of MiamiTropicanaFedEx
Why Hire Power Only 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 Power Only Drivers Bring to Your Florida 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 Florida
Hiring Power Only Drivers in Florida — FAQ
Our typical placement time for power only drivers is 48-72 hours. In Florida, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Power Only drivers in Florida typically earn $51,000-$65,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Miami and Jacksonville tend to offer the highest rates.
Power Only 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 power only 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 power only 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.