Over-the-Road (OTR) Jobs in Vermont
Browse otr trucking positions across Vermont with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
OTR Trucking in Vermont
Vermont trucking is rural and dairy-heavy on I-89 and I-91; narrow roads and mountain terrain mean shorter regional hauls toward New Hampshire, New York, and Massachusetts. Demand for OTR drivers in Vermont is moderate, with carriers recruiting experienced CDL-A drivers for long-haul lanes that touch this state. Ask each carrier for current pay — this page does not publish an unsourced band.
Top Companies Hiring OTR Drivers in VT
Covenant Transport
Crete Carrier Corporation
CRST International
Forward Air
Driving job listings in Vermont
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
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$61,500 - $86,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$64,500 - $91,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$66,500 - $93,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$67,500 - $95,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$71,000 - $100,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$46,000 - $65,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for OTR Jobs in Vermont
Burlington
Vermont
South Burlington
Vermont
Rutland
Vermont
Montpelier
Vermont
Essex
Vermont
Key Freight Routes in Vermont
I-89 (Burlington to Montpelier to NH)
I-91 (Connecticut River valley, VT-NH border)
US-7 (western Vermont north-south)
Requirements for OTR Driving in VT
- Valid CDL-A license
- Minimum 6 months verifiable OTR experience (some carriers accept new graduates)
- Clean MVR with no major violations in the past 3 years
- DOT physical card (medical examiner's certificate)
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
- Must be at least 21 years old for interstate driving
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OTR Trucking Jobs in Vermont — FAQs
How much do otr truck drivers make in Vermont?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for otr drivers in Vermont. 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 are the best OTR trucking routes through Vermont?
Vermont's interstate system connects drivers to major freight lanes across the region. Outbound loads from Vermont typically move to distribution hubs in neighboring states, while inbound freight includes consumer goods, raw materials, and manufacturing inputs. Carriers based in or running through VT offer consistent miles with multiple routing options.
Are trucking companies in Vermont hiring otr drivers in 2026?
Yes — otr driver demand in Vermont is moderate heading into 2026. The otr segment in Vermont is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in VT.