Hire Truck Drivers in Washington
Access our network of 42,000+ CDL drivers in Washington. Average wages of $56,000-$72,000/year with high demand across all equipment types.
Washington Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
42,000+
Avg. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Demand Level
high
CDL Schools
45+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
67%
Top Hiring Cities in Washington
#1
Seattle
#2
Tacoma
#3
Spokane
#4
Vancouver
#5
Everett
#6
Kent
Major Employers in Washington
Amazon HQ + DCs
Boeing
Port of Seattle/Tacoma
Costco HQ
Microsoft
Starbucks
Hire Drivers in Washington by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Washington-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: very high
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: high
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: high
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: high
Tanker
Class A
Demand: high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: high
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: very high
CDL Training Pipeline in Washington
45+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Washington
Washington's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Washington-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Washington
Amazon HQ creates unmatched e-commerce freight demand
Port of Seattle/Tacoma handles Pacific Rim trade
No state income tax — strong driver recruiting tool
Tech industry drives last-mile and distribution growth
Agriculture (apples, wheat, hops) creates reefer demand
Hiring Drivers in Washington — FAQ
Amazon's headquarters and extensive fulfillment center network in Washington create massive and growing driver demand — from last-mile box truck drivers to OTR dry van and intermodal drivers. Amazon's influence on Seattle-area driver wages is significant.
Washington drivers earn $56,000-$72,000 per year. No state income tax means more take-home pay. Seattle metro rates are the highest, with port drayage and Amazon-dedicated drivers earning at the top of this range.
Washington's fuel tax (49.4 cents/gallon) is among the highest in the nation. Companies should factor fuel surcharges into driver compensation. Many fleets fuel up in Oregon or Idaho when possible to reduce costs.
Completely. Spokane and Eastern Washington are agricultural (wheat, apples, potatoes) and manufacturing markets with lower competition and lower cost of living. Seattle is a tech and port market with intense competition.
Apple harvest (August through November) and wheat harvest (July through September) create agricultural demand. Port volume peaks before the holiday season. Construction season (May through October) drives flatbed demand.