2,500+ Open Positions
Trucking Companies Hiring in California
California is the nation's largest trucking market, driven by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Central Valley agriculture, and Silicon Valley freight. Strict emission regulations mean carriers constantly need drivers for newer, compliant equipment.
15Companies Listed
2,500+Open Positions
5Hiring Now
9With Sign-On Bonus
Companies Actively Hiring in California
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J.B. Hunt Transport ServicesActively Recruiting
OTR SoloRegional Dry VanLocal City Driver
Bonus: $3,0006 months CDL-A (some divisions accept recent graduates)
KLLM TransportHiring Now
OTR Team DriverRegional Dry VanDedicated Route Driver
6 months CDL-A (CDL training available)
Penske LogisticsHiring Now
Regional Day CabLocal P&D DriverDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $4,0001 year CDL-A preferred
Amazon FreightActively Recruiting
Regional Dry VanLocal City DriverDedicated Route Driver
1 year CDL-A (some positions accept recent graduates)
R+L CarriersHiring Now
Regional Home WeeklyLocal Home DailyLTL Dock-to-Driver
Bonus: $4,0001 year CDL-A
Marten TransportOpen Positions
OTR SoloRegional Dry VanDedicated Account Driver
Bonus: $8,0006 months CDL-A (recent graduate programs available)
NFI IndustriesOpen Positions
Regional Home WeeklyLocal Home DailyDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $6,0001 year CDL-A
Werner EnterprisesHiring Now
OTR Dry VanRegional Day CabDedicated Route Driver
Recent graduates accepted (with CDL training)
Schneider NationalOpen Positions
OTR Team DriverRegional Dry VanDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $8,000Recent graduates accepted (Schneider training program)
Knight-Swift TransportationActively Recruiting
OTR Dry VanRegional Day CabDedicated Account Driver
Bonus: $2,000Recent graduates accepted (Swift Academy)
Prime Inc.Actively Recruiting
OTR Dry VanRegional Home WeeklyProduce Season Reefer
Bonus: $6,000No experience required (paid CDL training available)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the top trucking companies hiring in California?
- California's top employers include Amazon Freight, Knight-Swift, J.B. Hunt, Schneider, Ryder, Penske, and NFI Industries. Port drayage companies in Los Angeles/Long Beach and Central Valley agricultural carriers also hire heavily.
- How much do truck drivers earn in California?
- California CDL drivers earn $55,000 to $100,000+ depending on division and experience. Port drayage drivers and hazmat tanker operators tend to earn the highest wages due to California's strict emissions regulations and high cost-of-living adjustments.
- Are there special requirements for trucking in California?
- California has stricter emissions standards (CARB compliance), mandatory ELD use, and meal/rest break laws that differ from federal rules. Many carriers require California-compliant equipment and provide state-specific orientation training.
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