Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Moderate Demand
Dedicated Routes Jobs in California
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Dedicated Trucking in California
California is the core West Coast freight market: the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach feed the Inland Empire, the Central Valley moves produce on I-5 and CA-99, and Bay Area / San Diego metros add dense local and OTR demand. Dedicated demand in California is moderate, with fixed retail, grocery, and manufacturing accounts that use California DCs and plants as home bases.
Top Companies Hiring Dedicated Drivers in CA
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services
$55,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Intermodal, Local
Marten Transport
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
NFI Industries
$60,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Intermodal
Penske Logistics
$58,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, Dedicated
Driving job listings in California
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$62,000 - $88,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$67,500 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$68,500 - $97,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$72,000 - $101,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Dedicated Jobs in California
Los Angeles
California
Oakland
California
Fresno
California
Sacramento
California
San Diego
California
Key Freight Routes in California
1
I-5 (full state north-south)
2
I-10 (LA to Arizona)
3
I-80 (Bay Area to Nevada/East)
Requirements for Dedicated Driving in CA
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months to 1 year CDL-A experience (varies by account)
- Clean MVR and safety record
- DOT physical card
- Reliability and punctuality (dedicated accounts have strict schedules)
- Customer service skills for shipper interactions
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Dedicated Trucking Jobs in California — FAQs
How much do dedicated truck drivers make in California?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for dedicated drivers in California. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
What dedicated accounts are available in California?
California has dedicated accounts with major retailers, grocery chains, and manufacturers. Large carriers like Schneider, J.B. Hunt, and Werner operate dedicated divisions in CA serving accounts including Walmart, Amazon, and regional grocery distributors. Dedicated positions in California typically offer weekly home time and consistent miles.
Are trucking companies in California hiring dedicated drivers in 2026?
Yes — dedicated driver demand in California is moderate heading into 2026. The dedicated segment in California is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in CA.