Regional Truck Driver Jobs in New York
Browse regional trucking positions across New York with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
Ask the carrier
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Regional Trucking in New York
New York freight splits between New York City metro / port demand downstate and the I-90 Thruway corridor upstate through Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Regional driver demand in New York is moderate, with multi-state runs that usually keep drivers within a few hundred miles of a New York domicile and weekly home time on many accounts.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in NY
Amazon Freight
Anderson Trucking Service
Averitt Express
Central Transport
Driving job listings in New York
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
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$69,000 - $97,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$71,500 - $101,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$72,500 - $102,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$76,500 - $107,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Regional Jobs in New York
New York City
New York
Buffalo
New York
Rochester
New York
Syracuse
New York
Albany
New York
Key Freight Routes in New York
I-87 (NYC to Albany, Thruway)
I-90 (Albany to Buffalo, Thruway)
I-95 (NYC to Connecticut)
Requirements for Regional Driving in NY
- 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 New York — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in New York?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for regional drivers in New York. 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 New York get home?
Most regional driving positions based in New York 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 New York hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in New York is moderate heading into 2026. The regional segment in New York is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NY.