Access our pool of pre-screened box truck drivers in New York. Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs CDL holders with 6+ months commercial driving or delivery experience experience, placed within 24-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$49,000-$63,000/year
Placement
24-72 hours
State Pool
75,000+
CDL Required
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Box Truck Driver Requirements in New York
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Endorsements:None required
Experience:6+ months commercial driving or delivery experience
Wage Range:$49,000-$63,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Urban navigation and tight-space maneuvering skills
Liftgate operation and basic freight handling ability
Multi-stop route management and customer interaction skills
Clean driving record — box trucks operate in dense traffic areas
New York Market for Box Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Box Truck Hiring in New York
#1
New York City
#2
Buffalo
#3
Rochester
#4
Syracuse
#5
Albany
#6
Newburgh
Employers Driving Box Truck Demand in New York
Amazon JFK8/JFK9Port of NY/NJSyscoFreshDirectWalmart DCs
Why Hire Box Truck Drivers in New York
NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US
Port of NY/NJ serves the entire Northeast
Highest driver wages on the East Coast
I-81 corridor through upstate is a major freight artery
Diverse freight types from food to fashion to finance
What Our Box Truck Drivers Bring to Your New York Operation
Home daily — most box truck routes are local or regional
Consistent schedule with predictable hours
Lower barrier to entry — non-CDL options available
Our typical placement time for box truck drivers is 24-72 hours. In New York, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Box Truck drivers in New York typically earn $49,000-$63,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs requirement. New York City and Buffalo tend to offer the highest rates.
Box Truck drivers in New York need a Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. New York has 100+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for box truck driver demand in New York are New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon JFK8/JFK9, Port of NY/NJ, Sysco.
Our New York box truck driver pool draws from 75,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 72% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US.