Hire Dry Van Drivers in Michigan
Pre-screened dry van drivers in Michigan. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$50,000-$64,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
55,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Michigan
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$50,000-$64,000/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
Michigan Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Michigan
#1
Detroit
#2
Grand Rapids
#3
Flint
#4
Kalamazoo
#5
Lansing
#6
Muskegon
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Michigan
GM (multiple)Ford (Dearborn)StellantisAmazon DTW1-DTW5Meijer DCSteelcase
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Michigan
Detroit is the automotive capital — auto parts freight is constant
Grand Rapids furniture industry creates diverse flatbed demand
Lower cost of living than Chicago or Cleveland
Cross-border (Canada) freight adds premium-paying lanes
Strong CDL training pipeline from trade schools
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Michigan 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 Michigan
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Michigan — 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 Michigan, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in Michigan typically earn $50,000-$64,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Detroit and Grand Rapids tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Michigan need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Michigan has 65+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Michigan are Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, Kalamazoo. Major employers driving this demand include GM (multiple), Ford (Dearborn), Stellantis.
We recruit dry van drivers from across Michigan, a market of roughly 55,000+ CDL holders statewide and 65+ 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. Detroit is the automotive capital — auto parts freight is constant.