ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Moderate Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Alaska
Browse regional trucking positions across Alaska with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Regional Trucking in Alaska
Alaska trucking is a separate road network from the Lower 48: Anchorage and Fairbanks are linked by the Parks Highway, and North Slope oilfield freight moves on the Dalton Highway (Haul Road), not on Pacific-coast interstates. Regional driver demand in Alaska is moderate, with multi-state runs that usually keep drivers within a few hundred miles of a Alaska domicile and weekly home time on many accounts.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in AK
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Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Central Transport
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL
Driving job listings in Alaska
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
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$71,500 - $101,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$73,000 - $103,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$73,500 - $104,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$75,500 - $106,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$77,000 - $108,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$80,500 - $114,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$53,500 - $76,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$66,500 - $94,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Regional Jobs in Alaska
Anchorage
Alaska
Fairbanks
Alaska
Juneau
Alaska
Wasilla
Alaska
Kenai
Alaska
Key Freight Routes in Alaska
1
Dalton Highway (Haul Road to Prudhoe Bay)
2
Alaska Highway (AK-2)
3
Parks Highway (AK-3 Anchorage to Fairbanks)
Requirements for Regional Driving in AK
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers accept recent graduates)
- Clean MVR with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
- DOT physical card
- Willingness to travel multi-state routes within assigned region
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Regional Trucking Jobs in Alaska — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Alaska?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for regional drivers in Alaska. 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.
How often do regional drivers in Alaska get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Alaska offer weekly home time, with many carriers guaranteeing at least 34 hours off each week. Some premium regional accounts get drivers home every weekend. The frequency depends on the carrier, account, and your home terminal location relative to the regional freight lanes.
Are trucking companies in Alaska hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Alaska is moderate heading into 2026. The regional segment in Alaska is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in AK.