Hire Truck Drivers in Oklahoma
Access our network of 25,000+ CDL drivers in Oklahoma. Average wages of $46,000-$62,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
Oklahoma Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
25,000+
Avg. Wage
$46,000-$62,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
30+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
61%
Top Hiring Cities in Oklahoma
#1
Oklahoma City
#2
Tulsa
#3
Norman
#4
Broken Arrow
#5
Lawton
Major Employers in Oklahoma
Tinker AFB
American Airlines (Tulsa)
Loves HQ
Amazon OKC1
Walmart DC
Hire Drivers in Oklahoma by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Oklahoma-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 Oklahoma
30+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Oklahoma-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Oklahoma
Loves Travel Stops HQ — excellent fuel card acceptance statewide
Oil and gas industry provides premium tanker and flatbed work
Central location on I-35 and I-40 crossroads
Low cost of living and manageable turnpike tolls
Abundant truck parking — Loves keeps Oklahoma driver-friendly
Hiring Drivers in Oklahoma — FAQ
Oil and gas (western OK oil fields), aerospace/defense (Tinker AFB, American Airlines maintenance), agriculture, and distribution are the primary drivers. Loves Travel Stops being headquartered here also creates logistics demand.
Oklahoma drivers earn $46,000-$62,000 per year. Oil field drivers in western Oklahoma earn significantly more ($60,000-$80,000+). The low cost of living makes standard wages competitive.
Tornado Alley (April through June) creates weather disruptions but also disaster-response freight demand. Experienced Oklahoma drivers know to monitor weather radar and have severe weather plans. This is factored into our driver matching.
Yes, Oklahoma's central location (I-35/I-40 crossroads), low cost of living, manageable tolls (Pike Pass), and Loves HQ presence make it one of the best states for basing a small fleet.
Tanker and flatbed lead due to oil and gas operations. Dry van serves distribution and e-commerce. Hotshot is popular for oil field partial loads. The diversity of demand creates opportunities for all equipment types.