Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Moderate Demand
Team Driving Jobs in South Dakota
Browse team trucking positions across South Dakota with top carriers hiring now.
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Team Trucking in South Dakota
South Dakota freight follows I-90 and I-29 through Sioux Falls and the ag plains; ranching, grain, and through Mountain West–Midwest lanes matter more than coastal ports. Team driving demand in South Dakota is moderate, with pairs typically running long time-sensitive lanes that stage through South Dakota terminals when carriers domicile teams here.
Top Companies Hiring Team Drivers in SD
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CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Forward Air
$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
PAM Transport
$48,000 - $78,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Automotive
US Xpress (Knight-Swift)
$52,000 - $82,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team
Driving job listings in South Dakota
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
$54,000 - $76,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$60,500 - $85,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$64,500 - $91,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$45,000 - $64,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$51,000 - $72,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$54,000 - $76,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$44,000 - $62,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Team Jobs in South Dakota
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Rapid City
South Dakota
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Brookings
South Dakota
Mitchell
South Dakota
Key Freight Routes in South Dakota
1
I-90 (east-west through state)
2
I-29 (Sioux Falls to North Dakota)
3
US-83 (north-south Great Plains route)
Requirements for Team Driving in SD
- Both drivers must hold valid CDL-A licenses
- 1+ year CDL-A experience for each team member
- Clean MVR for both drivers
- Ability to sleep in a moving truck
- Compatible driving schedules and communication skills
- DOT physical cards for both drivers
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Team Trucking Jobs in South Dakota — FAQs
How much do team truck drivers make in South Dakota?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for team drivers in South Dakota. 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 carriers hire team drivers in South Dakota?
Major carriers with team driving programs recruit in South Dakota, including national fleets running expedited and time-sensitive freight. Team positions based in SD typically run coast-to-coast or to specific high-demand corridors. Most carriers offer team-specific sign-on bonuses and assigned late-model trucks with team amenities.
Are trucking companies in South Dakota hiring team drivers in 2026?
Yes — team driver demand in South Dakota is moderate heading into 2026. The team segment in South Dakota is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in SD.