Hire Car Hauler Drivers in California
Pre-screened car hauler drivers in California. Class A CDL holders with 2+ years car hauler-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 96-144 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$71,000-$91,000/year
Target Placement
96-144 hours
CDL Holders (State)
145,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Car Hauler Driver Requirements in California
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:2+ years car hauler-specific experience
- Wage Range:$71,000-$91,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Multi-car carrier loading sequence mastery
- Vehicle damage prevention and inspection documentation
- Height-clearance awareness — loaded car haulers are tall
- Dealer lot and auction yard navigation experience
California Market for Car Hauler Drivers
Top Cities for Car Hauler Hiring in California
#1
Los Angeles
#2
San Francisco
#3
San Diego
#4
Fresno
#5
Sacramento
#6
Oakland
#7
Stockton
Employers Driving Car Hauler Demand in California
Amazon (20+ FCs)Port of LA/Long BeachWalmart DCsTargetCostcoSysco
Why Hire Car Hauler Drivers in California
Largest freight market in the US — port + agriculture + e-commerce
Port of LA/Long Beach handles 40% of US imports
Year-round produce season creates consistent reefer demand
Highest driver wages outside Alaska
CARB compliance creates barrier to entry — less competition for compliant fleets
What Our Car Hauler Drivers Bring to Your California Operation
- Top-tier per-mile rates in the trucking industry
- Consistent demand — new and used vehicle transport is constant
- Less physical labor — no hand loading or tarping
- Specialized skill commands premium pay and respect
- Many lanes follow predictable seasonal patterns (spring demand surge)
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Hiring Car Hauler Drivers in California — FAQ
We aim to fill car hauler driver requests within 96-144 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In California, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Car Hauler drivers in California typically earn $71,000-$91,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to offer the highest rates.
Car Hauler drivers in California need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. California has 200+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for car hauler driver demand in California are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Fresno. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (20+ FCs), Port of LA/Long Beach, Walmart DCs.
We recruit car hauler drivers from across California, a market of roughly 145,000+ CDL holders statewide and 200+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 2+ years car hauler-specific experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Largest freight market in the US — port + agriculture + e-commerce.