Trucking Jobs in Kansas
Kansas sits in the geographic center of the contiguous U.S., making it a natural distribution hub. The state's flatlands and straight interstates make for efficient freight movement, while agriculture and aviation manufacturing drive demand.
Avg CDL Salary
$46,000 - $68,000
Key Industries
5 Sectors
Freight Corridors
3 Major Routes
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Kansas
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OTR Dry Van Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,500 - $89,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$65,500 - $93,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$70,000 - $99,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$57,000 - $80,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,500 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$53,000 - $74,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Key Industries in Kansas
These industries drive the majority of freight demand in Kansas, creating consistent trucking jobs for CDL drivers across multiple equipment types.
Major Trucking Cities in Kansas
These cities serve as primary freight hubs, distribution centers, and terminal locations for trucking companies operating in Kansas.
Top Freight Corridors in Kansas
These interstate highways and freight corridors carry the highest volume of commercial truck traffic through Kansas.
CDL Requirements in Kansas
Kansas Division of Vehicles issues CDLs. The Kansas Turnpike has tolls. Agricultural vehicle exemptions apply within 150 air miles of the farm. Wind loads require special permits on most state highways.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Kansas
What freight moves through Kansas?
Kansas is a top wheat-producing state, and grain hauling is a major industry. Wichita is the 'Air Capital of the World' with Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, and Textron Aviation generating oversized freight. The Kansas City metro area on the eastern border is a major intermodal and distribution center.
Is Kansas a good state to be based as a truck driver?
Kansas offers a central location with easy access to both coasts. The cost of living is low, there is no vehicle property tax, and the flat terrain makes for easy driving conditions. Kansas City offers abundant job options while smaller cities like Wichita and Topeka have lower competition.
What are driving conditions like in Kansas?
Kansas has mostly flat, straight highways with good visibility. However, severe weather is a concern — tornado season runs from April through June, and winter ice storms can close I-70. High crosswinds on open stretches are an ongoing challenge for high-profile trailers.