Hire Dry Van Drivers in Mississippi
Pre-screened dry van drivers in Mississippi. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$44,000-$56,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
22,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Mississippi
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$44,000-$56,000/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
Mississippi Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Mississippi
#1
Jackson
#2
Gulfport
#3
Hattiesburg
#4
Tupelo
#5
Southaven
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Mississippi
Nissan (Canton)Toyota (Blue Springs)Sanderson FarmsIngalls Shipbuilding (Pascagoula)Walmart DCs
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Mississippi
Lowest fuel tax in the region — 18.4 cents/gallon
Automotive manufacturing provides steady freight
Lowest cost of living in the US maximizes driver pay impact
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
Poultry processing creates consistent reefer demand
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Mississippi 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 Mississippi
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Mississippi — 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 Mississippi, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Dry Van drivers in Mississippi typically earn $44,000-$56,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Jackson and Gulfport tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Mississippi need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Mississippi has 30+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Mississippi are Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Tupelo. Major employers driving this demand include Nissan (Canton), Toyota (Blue Springs), Sanderson Farms.
We recruit dry van drivers from across Mississippi, a market of roughly 22,000+ CDL holders statewide and 30+ 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. Lowest fuel tax in the region — 18.4 cents/gallon.