Hire Truck Drivers in Idaho
Access our network of 12,000+ CDL drivers in Idaho. Average wages of $50,000-$64,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
Idaho Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
12,000+
Avg. Wage
$50,000-$64,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
15+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
63%
Top Hiring Cities in Idaho
#1
Boise
#2
Idaho Falls
#3
Pocatello
#4
Twin Falls
#5
Nampa
Major Employers in Idaho
Simplot (Boise)
Micron Technology
Chobani (Twin Falls)
Lamb Weston
Potlatch Deltic
Hire Drivers in Idaho by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Idaho-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 Idaho
15+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Idaho
Idaho's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Idaho-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Idaho
Rapid population growth creating new freight demand
Agriculture (potatoes, dairy) creates steady reefer volume
I-84 corridor connects Pacific Northwest to Mountain West
Lower cost of living than neighboring Washington/Oregon
Tech industry migration from California driving new distribution
Hiring Drivers in Idaho — FAQ
Agriculture (potatoes, dairy — Chobani, Lamb Weston), technology (Micron), lumber, and food processing are the primary demand drivers. The Boise metro's rapid growth is also creating significant last-mile and distribution freight.
Idaho drivers earn $50,000-$64,000 per year. Harvest season (August through October) creates premium opportunities for agricultural haulers earning $0.10-$0.15 above normal per-mile rates.
Idaho is the nation's top potato producer. Harvest season creates a spike in reefer and dry van demand from August through October. Companies planning for harvest should submit staffing requests by July.
Yes, Boise is one of the fastest-growing freight markets in the Mountain West. Population growth, tech company relocations, and new distribution center construction are driving year-over-year increases in driver demand.
Mountain passes on I-84 and US-93 require experienced winter drivers. Chain requirements, icy conditions, and limited services in rural areas mean Idaho companies benefit from hiring experienced mountain drivers.