ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Moderate Demand
Local Truck Driver Jobs in Minnesota
Browse local trucking positions across Minnesota with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Local Trucking in Minnesota
Minnesota freight hubs on the Twin Cities, where I-35 and I-94 meet; grain, medical devices, and Upper Midwest–Canada lanes define much of the state’s long-haul and regional work. Local CDL demand in Minnesota is moderate, with home-daily P&D, warehouse shuttle, and foodservice routes concentrated around the metros listed on this page.
Top Companies Hiring Local Drivers in MN
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Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Central Transport
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL
Dayton Freight Lines
$60,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
Estes Express Lines
$58,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
Driving job listings in Minnesota
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
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$66,500 - $94,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$67,500 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$69,000 - $97,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$70,000 - $99,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$74,000 - $104,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$59,500 - $84,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$48,000 - $68,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Local Jobs in Minnesota
Minneapolis
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Duluth
Minnesota
Rochester
Minnesota
Bloomington
Minnesota
Key Freight Routes in Minnesota
1
I-94 (Twin Cities to Fargo and Milwaukee)
2
I-35 (Twin Cities to Des Moines and Duluth)
3
I-90 (southern MN east-west)
Requirements for Local Driving in MN
- Valid CDL-A or CDL-B license depending on vehicle class
- 1+ year CDL experience preferred for most positions
- Clean MVR and no DUI/DWI convictions
- DOT physical card and current medical certification
- Ability to handle touch freight (loading/unloading) at many positions
- Familiarity with urban driving and dock operations
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Local Trucking Jobs in Minnesota — FAQs
How much do local truck drivers make in Minnesota?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for local drivers in Minnesota. 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.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most local trucking jobs?
The largest metro areas in Minnesota have the highest concentration of local CDL positions. LTL terminals, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and food distribution operations cluster around major population centers. Industrial parks and intermodal yards in these cities employ hundreds of local drivers for daily pickup and delivery routes.
Are trucking companies in Minnesota hiring local drivers in 2026?
Yes — local driver demand in Minnesota is moderate heading into 2026. The local segment in Minnesota is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in MN.