Hire Dry Van Drivers in New York
Pre-screened dry van drivers in New York. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
75,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in New York
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$56,000-$72,000/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
New York Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in New York
#1
New York City
#2
Buffalo
#3
Rochester
#4
Syracuse
#5
Albany
#6
Newburgh
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in New York
Amazon JFK8/JFK9Port of NY/NJSyscoFreshDirectWalmart DCs
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in New York
NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US
Port of NY/NJ serves the entire Northeast
Highest driver wages on the East Coast
I-81 corridor through upstate is a major freight artery
Diverse freight types from food to fashion to finance
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your New York 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 New York
Dry Van Drivers in Other States
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in New York — 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 New York, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in New York typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. New York City and Buffalo tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in New York need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. New York has 100+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in New York are New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon JFK8/JFK9, Port of NY/NJ, Sysco.
We recruit dry van drivers from across New York, a market of roughly 75,000+ CDL holders statewide and 100+ 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. NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US.