Hire Truck Drivers in North Dakota
Access our network of 6,500+ CDL drivers in North Dakota. Average wages of $52,000-$72,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
North Dakota Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
6,500+
Avg. Wage
$52,000-$72,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
10 CDL schools
Our Turnover
56%
Top Hiring Cities in North Dakota
#1
Fargo
#2
Bismarck
#3
Grand Forks
#4
Minot
#5
Williston
Major Employers in North Dakota
Bakken oil field operators
Cargill (Fargo)
Amazon FAR1
Military bases
TMobile DC
Hire Drivers in North Dakota by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see North Dakota-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 North Dakota
10 CDL schools
CDL training programs in North Dakota
North Dakota's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your North Dakota-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in North Dakota
Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country
Fargo is the primary distribution hub for the Northern Plains
Low state taxes and no toll roads benefit owner-operators
Small population means less competition for available drivers
Agriculture and energy sectors provide year-round demand
Hiring Drivers in North Dakota — FAQ
Bakken oil field tanker and flatbed drivers earn $65,000-$95,000+ per year. The premium reflects the harsh conditions (extreme cold, remote locations) and specialized equipment (Hazmat tanker, oversized loads). It is the highest-paying trucking market in the lower 48.
Non-oil-field drivers in North Dakota earn $52,000-$72,000 per year. Fargo-based distribution and agricultural drivers are at the lower end, while Williston-area oil field drivers are at the upper end.
Temperatures reaching -40F require winterized equipment, block heaters, and drivers experienced with extreme cold operations. Diesel gelling is a constant risk. Companies must provide winter-capable equipment to attract drivers.
Fargo is the best hiring market in North Dakota. Its proximity to Minnesota provides access to a larger driver pool, and the city's lower cost of living compared to Minneapolis is attractive to drivers.
Oil field operations run year-round but slow slightly in the worst winter months. Agriculture peaks during harvest (August through October). Construction and road work concentrate in the short summer season (May through September).