Hire Truck Drivers in Pennsylvania
Access our network of 72,000+ CDL drivers in Pennsylvania. Average wages of $52,000-$70,000/year with very high demand across all equipment types.
Pennsylvania Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
72,000+
Avg. Wage
$52,000-$70,000/year
Demand Level
very high
CDL Schools
90+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
67%
Top Hiring Cities in Pennsylvania
#1
Philadelphia
#2
Pittsburgh
#3
Allentown
#4
Harrisburg
#5
Lancaster
#6
Carlisle
Major Employers in Pennsylvania
Amazon (15+ FCs)
FedEx Ground
Walmart DCs
Hershey
Giant Food
Hire Drivers in Pennsylvania by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Pennsylvania-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: very high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: very high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: very high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: very high
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: very high
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: very high
Tanker
Class A
Demand: very high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: very high
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: very high
CDL Training Pipeline in Pennsylvania
90+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Pennsylvania-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Pennsylvania
I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast
Philadelphia port handles diverse import freight
Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) creates tanker demand
Central location between NYC and DC markets
Large CDL training pipeline from trade schools
Hiring Drivers in Pennsylvania — FAQ
The I-81 corridor through central Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Carlisle, Chambersburg) has the densest concentration of distribution centers in the Northeast. Amazon, FedEx, Walmart, and dozens of others operate massive DCs along this corridor.
Pennsylvania drivers earn $52,000-$70,000 per year. The brutal PA Turnpike tolls ($112+ full crossing) and the nation's highest fuel tax (57.6 cents/gallon) significantly reduce net earnings for owner-operators.
Pennsylvania's combination of the most expensive turnpike and highest fuel tax in the nation is a major deterrent for owner-operators. Companies hiring PA-based drivers should factor toll reimbursement and fuel surcharges into compensation.
Distribution (I-81 corridor), natural gas (Marcellus Shale), manufacturing (steel, food), port operations (Philadelphia), and agriculture (Lancaster County) create diverse demand across all equipment types.
Yes. Philadelphia is a port and urban delivery market. Pittsburgh is a manufacturing and energy market. They have separate driver pools with different specialties. Pittsburgh drivers are often more experienced with mountain driving.