OTR Hotshot Driver Jobs in Vermont — Now Hiring

What does a hotshot driver actually haul?

This over-the-road hotshot seat is domiciled in Burlington, Vermont. The work is the state's freight, not a generic hotshot explainer — the lanes out of Burlington set the loads.

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Where in Vermont would you actually be running?

Freight here moves on a handful of named lanes. These are the ones a hotshot seat domiciled in Burlington is most likely to see.

• Burlington: I-89, I-189, US-7 — Dairy & Agriculture and Specialty Food & Beverage freight.
• Rutland: US-7, US-4, VT-100 — Marble & Stone Quarrying and Ski Resort Supply freight.

What does this hotshot seat pay in Vermont?

The band on this posting is $58,500 - $82,500/year. Where you land inside it comes down to verifiable experience, the lane you take, and your safety record.

For context, the statewide CDL-A average is $61,100. Wages here are stable — Vermont offers the lowest trucking wages in New England, limited by the small rural economy and challenging mountain terrain. Dairy, maple syrup, and heating fuel hauling are steady niches.

Vermont runs a cost-of-living index of 107, so this band is worth roughly $57,103 once living costs are taken out. That number is what to compare against an offer in another state.

• Strongest-paying metros in Vermont:
• Burlington — about $61,100
• Montpelier
• Rutland — about $58,656

Vermont CDL pay breakdown by experience level and equipment

What do you need to qualify?

• Non-CDL and 1+ years of verifiable driving time.
• Domiciled in or around Burlington, VT — that is the reset market, not a yard you clock into.

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What is the hardest part of this job?

We would rather you know now than quit in week three. The one that catches people on this seat: income is highly variable — slow weeks on the load board can mean zero revenue while truck payments are due

Pros, cons and a day in the life of a hotshot driver

What should a hotshot driver know before running Vermont?

Speed limits for trucks in Vermont run 65 mph (same as cars). Rural: 65 mph. Tolls: No toll roads in the state.

Fuel tax in Vermont is $0.31 per gallon diesel + petroleum cleanup fee + federal, which matters if you are comparing per-mile offers across state lines. Inspection climate: Low. Vermont has limited commercial vehicle enforcement resources. Focus on I-89 and I-91 corridors.

Which Vermont rules catch hotshot drivers out?

• Gross weight limit: 80,000 lbs (99,000 lbs on some state routes with permit)
• Axle weight: 22,400 lbs single axle, 36,000 lbs tandem
• Truck speed limits: 65 mph rural, 50 mph urban
• Diesel fuel tax: $0.31 per gallon diesel + petroleum cleanup fee + federal
• Tolls: No toll roads in the state.
• Inspection posture: Low. Vermont has limited commercial vehicle enforcement resources. Focus on I-89 and I-91 corridors.
• No toll roads in Vermont
• Numerous covered bridges restrict commercial vehicle access
• Green Mountain passes have steep grades and tight curves

All Vermont driving jobs and state regulations

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Are these jobs actually live?

Yes — and it is a fair thing to ask, because plenty of driver postings are not.

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