Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Very High Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Missouri
Browse regional trucking positions across Missouri with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
Ask the carrier
Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Regional Trucking in Missouri
Missouri sits between St. Louis and Kansas City on I-70, with I-44 and the Mississippi/Missouri river corridors adding intermodal and Midwest through freight. Regional driver demand in Missouri is very high, with multi-state runs that usually keep drivers within a few hundred miles of a Missouri domicile and weekly home time on many accounts.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in MO
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ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
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
Driving job listings in Missouri
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
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$44,000 - $62,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$50,000 - $71,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$43,000 - $60,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Regional Jobs in Missouri
Kansas City
Missouri
St. Louis
Missouri
Springfield
Missouri
Columbia
Missouri
Joplin
Missouri
Key Freight Routes in Missouri
1
I-70 (Kansas City to St. Louis)
2
I-44 (Springfield to St. Louis)
3
I-35 (Kansas City north-south)
Requirements for Regional Driving in MO
- 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 Missouri — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Missouri?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for regional drivers in Missouri. 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 Missouri get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Missouri 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 Missouri hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Missouri is very high heading into 2026. Missouri is one of the top hiring markets for regional drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in MO.