Hire Dry Van Drivers in Hawaii
Pre-screened dry van drivers in Hawaii. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
2,800+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Hawaii
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$55,000-$70,000/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
Hawaii Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Hawaii
#1
Honolulu
#2
Hilo
#3
Kahului
#4
Kailua-Kona
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Hawaii
Matson NavigationYoung BrothersMilitary basesCostco HawaiiAloha Petroleum
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Hawaii
Island-only operations mean drivers are always home
Limited competition — few staffing agencies serve Hawaii
Military logistics provide consistent government contracts
Tourism economy creates steady supply-chain freight
Higher wages reflect island cost of living
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Dry Van Drivers in Other States
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Hawaii — 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 Hawaii, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Dry Van drivers in Hawaii typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Honolulu and Hilo tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Hawaii need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Hawaii has 5 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Hawaii are Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona. Major employers driving this demand include Matson Navigation, Young Brothers, Military bases.
We recruit dry van drivers from across Hawaii, a market of roughly 2,800+ CDL holders statewide and 5 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. Island-only operations mean drivers are always home.