Hire Truck Drivers in Maine
Access our network of 8,500+ CDL drivers in Maine. Average wages of $50,000-$64,000/year with low demand across all equipment types.
Maine Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
8,500+
Avg. Wage
$50,000-$64,000/year
Demand Level
low
CDL Schools
12 CDL schools
Our Turnover
58%
Top Hiring Cities in Maine
#1
Portland
#2
Bangor
#3
Lewiston
#4
Auburn
Major Employers in Maine
Bath Iron Works
SAPPI (paper)
Hannaford Distribution
Lobster co-ops
Cianbro
Hire Drivers in Maine by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Maine-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: low
Reefer
Class A
Demand: low
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: low
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: low
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: low
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: low
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: low
Tanker
Class A
Demand: low
Power Only
Class A
Demand: low
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: low
CDL Training Pipeline in Maine
12 CDL schools
CDL training programs in Maine
Maine's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Maine-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Maine
Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates
Timber and paper industry provides consistent flatbed work
Short-haul specialists earn well in tight market
Low competition means good drivers can negotiate
Quality of life attracts drivers tired of congested markets
Hiring Drivers in Maine — FAQ
Timber/paper (SAPPI, logging operations), seafood (lobster, fishing), defense (Bath Iron Works), and retail distribution (Hannaford) are the primary demand drivers. Timber loads create consistent flatbed demand.
Maine drivers earn $50,000-$64,000 per year. Lobster season creates premium reefer opportunities, and logging truck drivers in northern Maine can earn significantly more during peak timber operations.
Maine's pool of 8,500+ is small. Remote northern Maine has very limited driver availability. Most hiring focuses on the southern Maine corridor (Portland-Lewiston-Augusta). For northern Maine operations, plan additional lead time.
Lobster season (summer), logging (winter when ground is frozen), and tourism season (summer — supply trucks to resort areas) create seasonal demand patterns. Each season favors different equipment types.
Severe winters with heavy snow and black ice require experienced drivers. Northern Maine roads are especially challenging. Companies operating in Maine benefit from hiring local drivers who understand the conditions.