Hire Truck Drivers in Mississippi
Access our network of 22,000+ CDL drivers in Mississippi. Average wages of $44,000-$58,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
Mississippi Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
22,000+
Avg. Wage
$44,000-$58,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
30+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
62%
Top Hiring Cities in Mississippi
#1
Jackson
#2
Gulfport
#3
Hattiesburg
#4
Tupelo
#5
Southaven
Major Employers in Mississippi
Nissan (Canton)
Toyota (Blue Springs)
Sanderson Farms
Ingalls Shipbuilding (Pascagoula)
Walmart DCs
Hire Drivers in Mississippi by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Mississippi-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 Mississippi
30+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Mississippi
Mississippi's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Mississippi-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Mississippi
Lowest fuel tax in the region — 18.4 cents/gallon
Automotive manufacturing provides steady freight
Lowest cost of living in the US maximizes driver pay impact
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
Poultry processing creates consistent reefer demand
Hiring Drivers in Mississippi — FAQ
Mississippi has the lowest cost of living in the US. A driver earning $50,000 in Mississippi has equivalent purchasing power to a driver earning $70,000+ in California. This makes your compensation budget go further.
Mississippi drivers earn $44,000-$58,000 per year. While the lowest nominal wages in the Southeast, the extremely low cost of living makes these wages more competitive than they appear.
Automotive (Nissan Canton, Toyota Blue Springs), poultry processing (Sanderson Farms), shipbuilding (Ingalls), and agriculture are the primary drivers. Auto parts freight is the fastest-growing segment.
Mississippi has moderate availability. The auto manufacturing operations attract and retain drivers, but rural areas face shortages. The low cost of living is your best recruiting tool for attracting drivers from neighboring states.
I-55 (north-south to Memphis and New Orleans), I-20 (east-west to Jackson and Birmingham), and I-10 along the Gulf Coast are the primary corridors. Most Mississippi freight connects to larger Southeast markets.