How to hire a cab driver

How to hire a cab driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cab driver hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cab driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cab driver
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a cab driver, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A cab driver's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cab drivers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of cab drivers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Cab Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Cab Driver	Taxi drivers and chauffeurs drive people to and from the places they need to go, such as airports, homes, shopping centers, and workplaces. They must know their way around a city to take passengers to their destinations.	$10-28
   Chauffeur	Chauffeurs drive limousines, motor coaches, and other luxury vehicles to take their clients to their destinations. Their list of responsibilities includes making sure that the vehicle they are driving stays in excellent condition, helping clients load and unload their stuff, and following the road rules and regulations... Show more	$10-36
   Transporter	A transporter is responsible for sending patients to assigned healthcare facilities, ensuring their safety while on the road. Transporters assist with lifting or placing patients to beds and wheelchairs, strictly adhering to transport schedules and report possible delays immediately, delivering healthcare supplies and laboratory specimen securely, and responding to the patient's inquiries and requests... Show more	$10-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Android
   • Lyft
   • Transport Passengers
   • Relevant Safety Regulations
   • GPS
   • Uber Eats
   • Groceries
   • Customer Service
   • Unforeseen Circumstances
   • Reliable Transportation
   • State Laws
   • In-Depth
   • Vehicle Operation
   • Windshield Wipers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage routes through use of android app technology.
   • Shuttled/Chase CDL drivers to and from oil field sites/terminals to pickup and deliver oil field vehicles.
   • Help load, unload, schedule deliveries, assist with luggage, groceries, wheelchairs and walkers.
   • Help passengers load and unload their baggage; assist with luggage, groceries, wheelchairs and walkers.
   • Transport celebrities, business people and vacationers to their request locations via sedan, SUV and supra limo.
   • drive buses, stretch hummer, stretch limousines, suv's and sedans.

   More cab driver duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cab driver job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A cab driver can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, cab drivers' average salary in florida is 54% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cab drivers 63% less than senior-level cab drivers.
   • Certifications. A cab driver with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a cab driver's salary.

   Average cab driver salary

   $36,952yearly

   $17.77 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cab driver salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 31, 2025

   Average cab driver salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$57,480	$28
   2	Massachusetts	$51,214	$25
   3	South Dakota	$50,067	$24
   4	Oregon	$49,827	$24
   5	California	$47,771	$23
   6	Pennsylvania	$46,958	$23
   7	New York	$44,870	$22
   8	Maryland	$44,697	$21
   9	Delaware	$44,064	$21
   10	Illinois	$43,956	$21
   11	District of Columbia	$43,770	$21
   12	Tennessee	$42,779	$21
   13	Arizona	$42,201	$20
   14	Virginia	$40,733	$20
   15	Ohio	$40,136	$19
   16	Kentucky	$38,760	$19
   17	Indiana	$37,750	$18
   18	Louisiana	$37,382	$18
   19	Missouri	$36,708	$18
   20	North Carolina	$35,920	$17

   Average cab driver salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$69,090	$33.22
   2	Udemy	$67,403	$32.41
   3	The Assurance Group	$65,076	$31.29
   4	State University of New York College at Cortland	$56,789	$27.30	2
   5	Lyft	$55,506	$26.69	150
   6	Assurance	$55,285	$26.58
   7	Loyola Marymount University	$51,948	$24.98
   8	UBS	$50,039	$24.06	10
   9	Uber Technologies	$47,244	$22.71
   10	WorldQuant	$41,291	$19.85
   11	PIC Group	$41,059	$19.74
   12	Delaware Systems Technology, Inc.	$40,713	$19.57
   13	MEC	$40,504	$19.47
   14	Lee Regional Health System	$40,443	$19.44
   15	Sdsu Foundation	$39,492	$18.99	1
   16	LAZ Parking	$38,392	$18.46	6
   17	St. Mary's Health Inc.	$37,619	$18.09
   18	Randstad North America, Inc.	$36,495	$17.55	3
   19	Compass Group USA	$34,629	$16.65	50
   20	Synovus	$34,558	$16.61

4. Writing a cab driver job description

   A good cab driver job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a cab driver job description:

   Cab driver job description example

   • Signup in Seconds : Get started today, and we’ll provide support along the way.
   • Get Paid Fast : Cash out up to 5X a day with Instant Pay.
   • Flexible Schedule : You control when and where you drive.
   • 24/7 Support : The app gives you turn-by-turn directions and access to 24/7 support if you need help.
     
     

   What you need to get started?

   • 21 years old or older
   • A 4-door vehicle
   • A valid U.S. driver’s license and vehicle insurance
   • At least one year of driving experience in the U.S. (3 years if you’re under 23 years old)

   Additional Information

   • If you have previous employment experience in transportation (such as a delivery driver, driver, professional driver, driving job, truck driver, heavy and tractor-trailer driver, CDL truck driver, class a or class b driver, local truck driver, company truck driver, taxi driver, taxi chauffeur, cab driver, cab chauffeur, taxi cab driver, transit bus driver, bus driver, coach bus driver, bus operator, shuttle driver, bus chauffeur) you might also consider driving with our client and earn extra money.
   • We also welcome drivers who have worked with any other peer-to-peer ridesharing or driving networks.
   • Drivers come from all backgrounds and industries ranging from traditional driving and transportation industries to other industries.
   • Driving is a great way to supplement your part-time or full-time income.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find cab drivers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cab driver job on Zippia to find and recruit cab driver candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit cab drivers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cab driver

   Once you've selected the best cab driver candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new cab driver first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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