Hire Truck Drivers in Rhode Island
Access our network of 5,200+ CDL drivers in Rhode Island. Average wages of $52,000-$66,000/year with low demand across all equipment types.
Rhode Island Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
5,200+
Avg. Wage
$52,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
low
CDL Schools
6 CDL schools
Our Turnover
58%
Top Hiring Cities in Rhode Island
#1
Providence
#2
Warwick
#3
Cranston
#4
Pawtucket
Major Employers in Rhode Island
CVS Health HQ
Electric Boat (Quonset)
Raytheon
Naval Station Newport
Sysco NE
Hire Drivers in Rhode Island by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Rhode Island-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: low
Reefer
Class A
Demand: low
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: low
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: low
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: low
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: low
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: low
Tanker
Class A
Demand: low
Power Only
Class A
Demand: low
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: low
CDL Training Pipeline in Rhode Island
6 CDL schools
CDL training programs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Rhode Island-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Rhode Island
Small state means all routes are local with home-daily
Defense sector provides stable long-term contracts
CVS Health distribution creates consistent dry van demand
Proximity to Boston and Connecticut driver markets
Naval operations create specialized freight needs
Hiring Drivers in Rhode Island — FAQ
Rhode Island's small size means most freight is pass-through on I-95 rather than originating or terminating in-state. Local demand exists for CVS distribution, defense freight, and general retail delivery, but volumes are modest.
Rhode Island drivers earn $52,000-$66,000 per year. Wages are comparable to neighboring Connecticut and Massachusetts. The state's small size means most positions are home-daily, which is attractive for work-life balance.
At 5,200+, the pool is small. Most companies serving Rhode Island recruit from the broader New England pool, particularly from southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut.
CVS Health (distribution), defense (Electric Boat submarines, Naval Station Newport), and general retail distribution are the primary drivers. The state's proximity to I-95 makes it a transit point rather than a destination.
Many roads are too narrow for 53-ft trailers, truck parking is critically short, and bridge weight limits restrict routing. Companies need drivers familiar with Rhode Island's infrastructure limitations.