Access our pool of pre-screened dry van drivers in California. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$58,000-$74,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
145,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in California
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
Wage Range:$58,000-$74,000/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
California Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in California
#1
Los Angeles
#2
San Francisco
#3
San Diego
#4
Fresno
#5
Sacramento
#6
Oakland
#7
Stockton
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in California
Amazon (20+ FCs)Port of LA/Long BeachWalmart DCsTargetCostcoSysco
Why Hire Dry Van 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 Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your California 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
Our typical placement time for dry van drivers is 48-72 hours. In California, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in California typically earn $58,000-$74,000/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.
Dry Van 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 dry van 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.
Our California dry van driver pool draws from 145,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 70% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Largest freight market in the US — port + agriculture + e-commerce.