Access our pool of pre-screened power only drivers in Florida. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with various trailer types experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$51,000-$65,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
105,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Power Only Driver Requirements in Florida
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years OTR with various trailer types
Wage Range:$51,000-$65,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Experience coupling and uncoupling various trailer types
Familiarity with trailer inspection and pre-trip procedures
Adaptability to different trailer handling characteristics
GPS-equipped tractor for real-time trailer tracking
Florida Market for Power Only Drivers
Top Cities for Power Only Hiring in Florida
#1
Miami
#2
Jacksonville
#3
Tampa
#4
Orlando
#5
Fort Lauderdale
#6
Lakeland
Employers Driving Power Only Demand in Florida
Amazon (10+ FCs)Publix (Lakeland)Port of JacksonvillePort of MiamiTropicanaFedEx
Why Hire Power Only Drivers in Florida
No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool
Third-largest freight market in the US
Port operations create year-round intermodal demand
Produce season (Oct-May) drives premium reefer rates
Population growth fuels construction and consumer freight
What Our Power Only Drivers Bring to Your Florida Operation
Flexibility — can run different trailer types on different lanes
Lower overhead for owner-operators (no trailer payment)
Access to more load options through broker networks
Good fit for drivers who want variety in their freight
Popular option for fleet expansion without capital investment
Our typical placement time for power only drivers is 48-72 hours. In Florida, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Power Only drivers in Florida typically earn $51,000-$65,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Miami and Jacksonville tend to offer the highest rates.
Power Only drivers in Florida need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Florida has 150+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for power only driver demand in Florida are Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (10+ FCs), Publix (Lakeland), Port of Jacksonville.
Our Florida power only driver pool draws from 105,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 67% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool.