Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Moderate Demand
Dedicated Routes Jobs in Rhode Island
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Key Cities
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Dedicated Trucking in Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s small footprint still sits on I-95 between Boston and New York, with the Port of Providence and Providence metro delivery supporting local and regional CDL work. Dedicated demand in Rhode Island is moderate, with fixed retail, grocery, and manufacturing accounts that use Rhode Island DCs and plants as home bases.
Top Companies Hiring Dedicated Drivers in RI
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Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
Heartland Express
$55,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated
Driving job listings in Rhode Island
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
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,000 - $84,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$65,000 - $91,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$69,000 - $97,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,000 - $65,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$52,000 - $73,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,000 - $63,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Dedicated Jobs in Rhode Island
Providence
Rhode Island
Warwick
Rhode Island
Cranston
Rhode Island
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
East Providence
Rhode Island
Key Freight Routes in Rhode Island
1
I-95 (Providence corridor)
2
I-195 (Providence to Cape Cod)
3
RI-146 (Providence to Worcester)
Requirements for Dedicated Driving in RI
- 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 Rhode Island — FAQs
How much do dedicated truck drivers make in Rhode Island?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for dedicated drivers in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has dedicated accounts with major retailers, grocery chains, and manufacturers. Large carriers like Schneider, J.B. Hunt, and Werner operate dedicated divisions in RI serving accounts including Walmart, Amazon, and regional grocery distributors. Dedicated positions in Rhode Island typically offer weekly home time and consistent miles.
Are trucking companies in Rhode Island hiring dedicated drivers in 2026?
Yes — dedicated driver demand in Rhode Island is moderate heading into 2026. The dedicated segment in Rhode Island is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in RI.