Hire Truck Drivers in Utah
Access our network of 18,000+ CDL drivers in Utah. Average wages of $52,000-$66,000/year with moderate demand across all equipment types.
Utah Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
18,000+
Avg. Wage
$52,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
moderate
CDL Schools
20+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
62%
Top Hiring Cities in Utah
#1
Salt Lake City
#2
Provo
#3
Ogden
#4
St. George
#5
Logan
#6
Layton
Major Employers in Utah
Amazon SLC1-SLC3
Rio Tinto (copper)
eBay/Overstock
Walmart DC
Hill AFB
Hire Drivers in Utah by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Utah-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: moderate
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: moderate
Power Only
Class A
Demand: moderate
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: moderate
CDL Training Pipeline in Utah
20+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Utah
Utah's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Utah-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Utah
SLC is the distribution hub for the Mountain West
Tech corridor (Silicon Slopes) driving e-commerce growth
I-15/I-80 intersection connects Pacific NW to Southwest
Mining and energy sector provides flatbed demand
Young workforce creates future driver pipeline
Hiring Drivers in Utah — FAQ
SLC is the only practical east-west freight crossing point in the Mountain West. I-80 and I-15 converge here, making it the distribution hub for Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and parts of Montana. Major retailers and e-commerce companies operate DCs here.
Utah drivers earn $52,000-$66,000 per year. The growing tech corridor (Silicon Slopes) is pushing wages up as e-commerce distribution competes for drivers. Mining and energy drivers earn at the upper end.
SLC sits at 4,200 feet, and mountain passes exceed 7,000 feet. Trucks lose power at altitude, which affects load planning and driving times. Experienced mountain drivers are preferred for Utah routes.
Technology/e-commerce (Amazon, eBay/Overstock), mining (Rio Tinto copper), military (Hill AFB), and agriculture create the primary demand. Tourism (national parks) drives seasonal supply-chain freight.
Yes, Utah has one of the youngest populations in the US, and CDL training enrollment is growing. However, the state's rapidly expanding economy means demand is growing faster than supply in most equipment categories.