Hire Dry Van Drivers in Alabama
Pre-screened dry van drivers in Alabama. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$48,000-$61,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
28,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Alabama
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$48,000-$61,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Clean CSA score (no critical violations in 24 months)
- Drop-and-hook experience preferred
- E-log compliance and Hours of Service familiarity
- Ability to secure 53-ft trailer loads per FMCSA guidelines
Alabama Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Alabama
#1
Birmingham
#2
Mobile
#3
Huntsville
#4
Montgomery
#5
Tuscaloosa
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Alabama
Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa)Honda Manufacturing (Lincoln)Amazon BHM1J.B. HuntWerner
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Alabama
Low cost of living makes Alabama wages competitive
Port of Mobile growing — drayage demand increasing
I-65 corridor connects to Nashville and Chicago freight markets
Automotive manufacturing creates steady freight
No union restrictions on driver staffing
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Alabama Operation
- Consistent freight — dry van is the highest-volume equipment type
- No-touch freight available on most lanes
- Predictable weekly miles (2,200-2,800 OTR)
- Lower physical demand compared to flatbed or tanker
- Wide lane selection across all 48 contiguous states
Other Equipment Types in Alabama
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Alabama — FAQ
We aim to fill dry van driver requests within 48-72 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Alabama, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Dry Van drivers in Alabama typically earn $48,000-$61,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Birmingham and Mobile tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Alabama need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Alabama has 45+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Alabama are Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery. Major employers driving this demand include Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa), Honda Manufacturing (Lincoln), Amazon BHM1.
We recruit dry van drivers from across Alabama, a market of roughly 28,000+ CDL holders statewide and 45+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 6+ months OTR or regional, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Low cost of living makes Alabama wages competitive.