Hire Truck Drivers in Florida
Access our network of 105,000+ CDL drivers in Florida. Average wages of $50,000-$66,000/year with very high demand across all equipment types.
Florida Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
105,000+
Avg. Wage
$50,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
very high
CDL Schools
150+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
67%
Top Hiring Cities in Florida
#1
Miami
#2
Jacksonville
#3
Tampa
#4
Orlando
#5
Fort Lauderdale
#6
Lakeland
Major Employers in Florida
Amazon (10+ FCs)
Publix (Lakeland)
Port of Jacksonville
Port of Miami
Tropicana
FedEx
Hire Drivers in Florida by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Florida-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: very high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: very high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: very high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: very high
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: very high
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: very high
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: very high
Tanker
Class A
Demand: very high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: very high
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: very high
CDL Training Pipeline in Florida
150+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Florida
Florida's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Florida-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire 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
Hiring Drivers in Florida — FAQ
Florida combines no income tax, massive port operations (Jacksonville and Miami), year-round produce season, and explosive population growth. The state is a consumption market — far more freight comes IN than goes OUT, creating constant inbound demand.
Florida drivers earn $50,000-$66,000 per year. While not the highest in raw numbers, the no-state-income-tax advantage means drivers keep more. Port drayage and reefer drivers during produce season earn toward the top of this range.
Start your reefer driver recruitment by September. Florida produce season runs October through May, and competition for reefer drivers intensifies sharply by November. Early planners get the best drivers.
Jacksonville leads due to port operations and its I-95/I-10 crossroads position. Miami follows with port and Latin America trade freight. Tampa/Lakeland is Florida's distribution hub. Orlando's tourism economy drives consistent freight volume.
Hurricane season (June through November) creates both risk and opportunity. Evacuation freight and disaster recovery operations pay premium rates. Experienced Florida drivers who stay during storm season are valuable assets.