Hire Truck Drivers in Delaware
Access our network of 6,500+ CDL drivers in Delaware. Average wages of $52,000-$66,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
Delaware Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
6,500+
Avg. Wage
$52,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
10 CDL schools
Our Turnover
64%
Top Hiring Cities in Delaware
#1
Wilmington
#2
Dover
#3
Newark
#4
Middletown
Major Employers in Delaware
DuPont
Amazon PHL7
Perdue Farms
Port of Wilmington
Walmart DC
Hire Drivers in Delaware by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Delaware-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 Delaware
10 CDL schools
CDL training programs in Delaware
Delaware's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Delaware-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Delaware
No sales tax lowers operating costs for fleets based here
Port of Wilmington handles fresh fruit imports — reefer demand
Strategic location on I-95 between Philadelphia and Baltimore
Poultry processing (Delmarva) creates consistent reefer volume
Smaller market means less competition for available drivers
Hiring Drivers in Delaware — FAQ
Delaware has a smaller pool of 6,500+ CDL holders, but its location between Philadelphia and Baltimore means companies here can recruit from both larger markets. Our network leverages tri-state area drivers for Delaware placements.
Delaware drivers earn $52,000-$66,000 per year. The proximity to higher-paying markets (Philadelphia, Baltimore) means companies must offer competitive wages to retain drivers.
Chemical manufacturing (DuPont legacy), poultry processing (Delmarva Peninsula), port drayage (Port of Wilmington), and e-commerce distribution are the main freight types.
Delaware's tax advantages (no sales tax, low corporate tax) make it attractive as a business base. The I-95 corridor access and proximity to major Northeast markets add to its appeal.
Delaware has about 10 CDL training programs, which is small but supplemented by nearby programs in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Many Delaware drivers obtain their CDL in neighboring states.