Hire Truck Drivers in Indiana
Access our network of 52,000+ CDL drivers in Indiana. Average wages of $50,000-$66,000/year with very high demand across all equipment types.
Indiana Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
52,000+
Avg. Wage
$50,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
very high
CDL Schools
60+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
63%
Top Hiring Cities in Indiana
#1
Indianapolis
#2
Fort Wayne
#3
Evansville
#4
South Bend
#5
Gary
#6
Bloomington
Major Employers in Indiana
Amazon MQJ1/IND1-IND9
Eli Lilly
Subaru (Lafayette)
FedEx Ground
Walmart DCs
Hire Drivers in Indiana by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Indiana-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 Indiana
60+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Indiana
Indiana's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Indiana-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Indiana
Crossroads of America — I-70/I-65 is the busiest intersection
Indianapolis is a top-5 US logistics hub
Lower fuel tax than neighboring Illinois and Ohio
Automotive manufacturing provides steady flatbed demand
Affordable cost of living makes wages highly competitive
Hiring Drivers in Indiana — FAQ
The I-70/I-65 intersection in Indianapolis is the busiest freight crossroads in the nation. Combined with I-80/94 in the north and I-69 running diagonally, Indiana connects the Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast like no other state.
Indiana drivers earn $50,000-$66,000 per year. The state's low cost of living means these wages stretch further than equivalent salaries in neighboring Ohio or Illinois. Indianapolis metro drivers earn toward the higher end.
Automotive (Subaru, Toyota), pharmaceuticals (Eli Lilly), e-commerce (Amazon has 9+ fulfillment centers), and agriculture drive Indiana's freight demand. The diversity of industries creates year-round driver demand across all equipment types.
Indianapolis is excellent for recruitment. The concentration of CDL schools, carrier terminals, and logistics companies creates a large experienced driver pool. However, competition is fierce — offer home-time and competitive pay to stand out.
Indiana's fuel tax (33.0 cents/gallon) is lower than Illinois (46.7) and Ohio (28.0 is close). This makes Indiana an attractive base for fleet operations and helps with driver retention for owner-operators.