Hire Truck Drivers in Minnesota
Access our network of 35,000+ CDL drivers in Minnesota. Average wages of $52,000-$68,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
Minnesota Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
35,000+
Avg. Wage
$52,000-$68,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
40+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
62%
Top Hiring Cities in Minnesota
#1
Minneapolis
#2
St. Paul
#3
Duluth
#4
Rochester
#5
Bloomington
Major Employers in Minnesota
Target (multiple DCs)
3M
General Mills
Cargill
Best Buy DC
UnitedHealth Group
Hire Drivers in Minnesota by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Minnesota-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: moderate
Reefer
Class A
Demand: very high
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 Minnesota
40+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Minnesota
Minnesota's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Minnesota-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Minnesota
Target HQ and distribution hub creates massive dry van volume
No toll roads — operational cost savings
Strong food processing industry needs reliable reefer drivers
Iron Range mining provides seasonal flatbed demand
Corporate headquarters concentration creates diverse freight
Hiring Drivers in Minnesota — FAQ
Retail (Target HQ + DCs), food processing (General Mills, Cargill), medical devices (Medtronic), mining (Iron Range), and agriculture create diverse demand. Target alone generates thousands of dry van loads daily.
Minnesota drivers earn $52,000-$68,000 per year. Minneapolis metro rates are higher due to competition from Target, Best Buy, and UnitedHealth Group. The no-toll-road advantage offsets the moderate fuel tax.
Temperatures can reach -30F, causing diesel gelling and equipment failures. Companies need drivers experienced with winter operations, plug-in heaters, and cold-start procedures. Winter-experienced drivers command a premium.
Minneapolis has a solid pool but competition is stiff — Target, Amazon, Cargill, and General Mills all recruit heavily. Smaller companies should emphasize home-time, schedule flexibility, or niche freight to compete.
Duluth is a niche market focused on iron ore (seasonal), grain, and port operations. The driver pool is smaller, but seasonal iron ore hauling during summer/fall pays well and attracts dedicated drivers.