Hire Truck Drivers in Wyoming
Access our network of 4,800+ CDL drivers in Wyoming. Average wages of $50,000-$66,000/year with low demand across all equipment types.
Wyoming Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
4,800+
Avg. Wage
$50,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
low
CDL Schools
6 CDL schools
Our Turnover
56%
Top Hiring Cities in Wyoming
#1
Cheyenne
#2
Casper
#3
Laramie
#4
Rock Springs
#5
Gillette
Major Employers in Wyoming
Oil field operators
Coal mines
Walmart DC (Cheyenne)
Wind farm construction
Sinclair Oil
Hire Drivers in Wyoming by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Wyoming-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 Wyoming
6 CDL schools
CDL training programs in Wyoming
Wyoming's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Wyoming-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in Wyoming
No state income tax — combined with low population, attracts independents
Oil, gas, and coal loads pay premium rates
I-80/I-25 junction at Cheyenne is a freight crossroads
Wind energy construction creating new flatbed demand
Lowest population means less competition for available work
Hiring Drivers in Wyoming — FAQ
Oil and gas (primarily in the Powder River Basin), coal mining (Gillette is the coal capital of the US), and growing wind energy construction create demand for tanker, flatbed, and heavy-haul drivers. These are premium-paying, specialized positions.
Wyoming drivers earn $50,000-$66,000 per year for standard freight. Energy sector drivers (oil, gas, coal, wind) earn $60,000-$85,000+. No state income tax adds to the appeal.
I-80 through Wyoming is notorious for wind closures — gusts exceeding 60 mph regularly shut down the highway and flip trailers. Drivers must check weather forecasts religiously and be prepared to park when wind advisories are issued.
At 4,800+, Wyoming has one of the smallest driver pools. The low population means local drivers are scarce. Many companies recruit from Colorado (Cheyenne is just north of Denver) or Montana. Plan extra time for placements.
Wyoming has only about 6 CDL training programs. Most Wyoming drivers obtain their CDL in neighboring Colorado or Montana. The small population means the training pipeline is inherently limited.