ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
High Demand
Local Truck Driver Jobs in Rhode Island
Browse local trucking positions across Rhode Island with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Local 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. Local CDL demand in Rhode Island is high, with home-daily P&D, warehouse shuttle, and foodservice routes concentrated around the metros listed on this page.
Top Companies Hiring Local Drivers in RI
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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 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 Local 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 Local Driving in RI
- 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 Rhode Island — FAQs
How much do local truck drivers make in Rhode Island?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for local 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.
Which cities in Rhode Island have the most local trucking jobs?
The largest metro areas in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island hiring local drivers in 2026?
Yes — local driver demand in Rhode Island is high heading into 2026. Carriers operating in Rhode Island are actively recruiting local drivers with competitive pay packages and benefits to fill open positions. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in RI.