Hire Dry Van Drivers in Pennsylvania
Pre-screened dry van drivers in Pennsylvania. 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
$52,000-$67,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
72,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Pennsylvania
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$52,000-$67,000/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
Pennsylvania Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Pennsylvania
#1
Philadelphia
#2
Pittsburgh
#3
Allentown
#4
Harrisburg
#5
Lancaster
#6
Carlisle
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Pennsylvania
Amazon (15+ FCs)FedEx GroundWalmart DCsHersheyGiant Food
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Pennsylvania
I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast
Philadelphia port handles diverse import freight
Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) creates tanker demand
Central location between NYC and DC markets
Large CDL training pipeline from trade schools
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Dry Van Drivers in Other States
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in Pennsylvania typically earn $52,000-$67,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Pennsylvania need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Pennsylvania has 90+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), FedEx Ground, Walmart DCs.
We recruit dry van drivers from across Pennsylvania, a market of roughly 72,000+ CDL holders statewide and 90+ 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. I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast.