Hire Truck Drivers in Wisconsin
Access our network of 38,000+ CDL drivers in Wisconsin. Average wages of $50,000-$66,000/year with high demand across all equipment types.
Wisconsin Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
38,000+
Avg. Wage
$50,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
high
CDL Schools
45+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
63%
Top Hiring Cities in Wisconsin
#1
Milwaukee
#2
Madison
#3
Green Bay
#4
Appleton
#5
Kenosha
#6
Oshkosh
Major Employers in Wisconsin
Harley-Davidson (Milwaukee)
Oshkosh Corporation
Kimberly-Clark
Amazon MKE1-MKE5
Sargento
Hire Drivers in Wisconsin by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Wisconsin-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: very high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: 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: high
CDL Training Pipeline in Wisconsin
45+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Wisconsin-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Wisconsin
No toll roads — significant savings versus Illinois
Dairy industry creates year-round reefer demand
Manufacturing base provides consistent flatbed freight
Lower cost of living than Chicago draws drivers north
Paper/packaging industry in Fox Valley needs steady freight
Hiring Drivers in Wisconsin — FAQ
Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state. The dairy industry creates year-round demand for reefer drivers hauling milk, cheese, and other dairy products. This is consistent, non-seasonal freight that provides stable employment.
Wisconsin drivers earn $50,000-$66,000 per year. The no-toll-road advantage compared to neighboring Illinois helps owner-operators. Milwaukee metro rates are highest; rural routes may pay less but offer better quality of life.
Dairy (cheese, milk), manufacturing (Harley-Davidson, Oshkosh Corp, Kimberly-Clark paper), e-commerce (Amazon), and agriculture create diverse demand. The Fox Valley paper/packaging corridor (Appleton-Neenah-Menasha) is unique to Wisconsin.
Milwaukee is moderately competitive. The city draws from a solid local pool, and the no-toll advantage over Chicago attracts drivers who want Midwest living without Illinois's costs. Harley-Davidson and Oshkosh Corporation set strong wage benchmarks.
Harsh winters with lake-effect snow near Milwaukee and Green Bay require experienced drivers. However, Wisconsin drivers are accustomed to winter — it is part of the culture. Companies rarely struggle to find winter-capable drivers here.