Hire Truck Drivers in Montana
Access our network of 7,500+ CDL drivers in Montana. Average wages of $50,000-$66,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
Montana Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
7,500+
Avg. Wage
$50,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
12 CDL schools
Our Turnover
58%
Top Hiring Cities in Montana
#1
Billings
#2
Missoula
#3
Great Falls
#4
Bozeman
#5
Helena
Major Employers in Montana
CHS Inc (grain)
ExxonMobil (Billings refinery)
Knife River
Stillwater Mining
Costco DC
Hire Drivers in Montana by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Montana-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: very high
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: very high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: moderate
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: moderate
CDL Training Pipeline in Montana
12 CDL schools
CDL training programs in Montana
Montana's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Montana-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Montana
No sales tax reduces fleet operating costs
Bakken oil field loads pay premium rates ($4+/mile)
Long-haul drivers appreciate Montana's open roads
Quality of life attracts drivers seeking lower stress
Growing tourism economy needs seasonal freight support
Hiring Drivers in Montana — FAQ
The Bakken oil field (shared with North Dakota) creates premium-paying tanker and flatbed demand. Oil field tanker loads pay $4+ per mile, making Montana one of the highest per-mile-rate states for specialized drivers.
Montana drivers earn $50,000-$66,000 per year for standard freight. Bakken oil field drivers and Hazmat tanker operators can earn $70,000-$90,000+. No sales tax adds to the state's appeal.
Montana's 7,500+ CDL holder pool is limited. Long distances between cities and harsh winters deter some drivers. Companies should plan for longer placement times and consider offering relocation assistance.
Mountain passes, extreme cold, and remote stretches with no services make Montana winter driving demanding. I-90 and I-15 closures are common. Only experienced winter drivers should be placed on Montana routes.
Agriculture (grain, cattle), oil and gas (Bakken), mining (Stillwater platinum), timber, and tourism are the primary drivers. Most freight is outbound raw materials or inbound consumer goods for a small population.