Hire Truck Drivers in Kansas
Access our network of 20,000+ CDL drivers in Kansas. Average wages of $46,000-$60,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
Kansas Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
20,000+
Avg. Wage
$46,000-$60,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
25+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
61%
Top Hiring Cities in Kansas
#1
Wichita
#2
Kansas City
#3
Topeka
#4
Salina
#5
Dodge City
Major Employers in Kansas
Spirit AeroSystems (Wichita)
Cargill Meat (Dodge City)
Amazon MCI1
Walmart DC
Hire Drivers in Kansas by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Kansas-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 Kansas
25+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Kansas
Kansas's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Kansas-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Kansas
Central US location — equidistant access to both coasts
Aviation manufacturing (Wichita) creates specialized freight
Beef processing industry needs year-round reefer drivers
Lower operating costs than neighboring Colorado or Missouri
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
Hiring Drivers in Kansas — FAQ
Aviation manufacturing (Spirit AeroSystems, Textron), beef processing (Cargill, Tyson), agriculture, and oil and gas are the primary demand drivers. Western Kansas beef processing creates consistent year-round reefer demand.
Kansas drivers earn $46,000-$60,000 per year. While not the highest wages, the extremely low cost of living (especially outside Kansas City metro) means purchasing power is competitive with higher-wage markets.
Kansas City (spanning both KS and MO) is an excellent market. The convergence of I-70, I-35, and major rail lines creates a logistics hub with a large driver pool. Most KS-side hiring competes with the MO-side market.
Rural western Kansas has limited driver availability — Dodge City-area meat processing plants compete hard for drivers. Tornadoes (spring) and ice storms (winter) create seasonal challenges.
Wheat harvest (June through August) and general grain transport create seasonal demand spikes. The state's central location also makes it a crossroads for transcontinental agricultural shipments.