Hire Truck Drivers in Alabama
Access our network of 28,000+ CDL drivers in Alabama. Average wages of $48,000-$62,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
Alabama Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
28,000+
Avg. Wage
$48,000-$62,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
45+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
68%
Top Hiring Cities in Alabama
#1
Birmingham
#2
Mobile
#3
Huntsville
#4
Montgomery
#5
Tuscaloosa
Major Employers in Alabama
Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa)
Honda Manufacturing (Lincoln)
Amazon BHM1
J.B. Hunt
Werner
Hire Drivers in Alabama by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Alabama-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: moderate
Reefer
Class A
Demand: moderate
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: moderate
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: moderate
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: moderate
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: moderate
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: moderate
Tanker
Class A
Demand: moderate
Power Only
Class A
Demand: moderate
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: moderate
CDL Training Pipeline in Alabama
45+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Alabama
Alabama's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Alabama-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Alabama
Low cost of living makes Alabama wages competitive
Port of Mobile growing — drayage demand increasing
I-65 corridor connects to Nashville and Chicago freight markets
Automotive manufacturing creates steady freight
No union restrictions on driver staffing
Hiring Drivers in Alabama — FAQ
Alabama has over 28,000 active CDL holders in our network. The state's 45+ CDL schools produce approximately 3,500 new CDL holders annually, creating a steady pipeline of entry-level and experienced drivers.
Truck drivers in Alabama typically earn $48,000-$62,000 per year depending on equipment type, experience, and whether the position is local, regional, or OTR. The lower cost of living means Alabama drivers retain more of their earnings.
Birmingham is the largest hiring market, followed by Mobile (port operations), Huntsville (aerospace/defense), Montgomery (state capital logistics), and Tuscaloosa (automotive manufacturing).
Alabama has moderate driver availability. The state benefits from a strong CDL training pipeline and lower cost of living that attracts drivers, but competes with neighboring Georgia and Tennessee for experienced OTR drivers.
Dry van and flatbed are the highest-demand equipment types in Alabama. The Mercedes-Benz and Honda plants drive flatbed demand for auto parts, while Amazon and Walmart DCs create consistent dry van volume.