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Average Forward Air cdl driver salary

$56,078yearly

$30.34 hourly rate

Entry-level Forward Air cdl driver salary
$39,000 yearly
Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Forward Air pay cdl drivers?

The average salary for Forward Air cdl drivers is $56,078 per year. Forward Air cdl driver salaries range between $39,000 to $78,000 per year. Forward Air cdl drivers earn 11% less than the national average salary for cdl drivers of $63,112.

Location impacts how much a cdl driver at Forward Air can expect to make. Cdl drivers at Forward Air make the most in Washington, DC, Burlington, VT, and Manchester, NH.

How much does Forward Air pay cdl drivers by location?

Forward Air pays cdl drivers the most in Washington, DC, Burlington, VT, and Manchester, NH. Additionally, cities like Providence and Boston also report highly competitive salaries for cdl drivers at Forward Air.

Cdl driver Forward Air salary by location

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$59,591$28.65
2Burlington, VT$58,563$28.16
3Manchester, NH$58,356$28.06
4Providence, RI$58,260$28.01
5Boston, MA$57,431$27.61
6Bridgeport, CT$57,062$27.43
7Cheyenne, WY$56,820$27.32
8Las Vegas, NV$56,130$26.99
9Fargo, ND$55,887$26.87
10Augusta, ME$55,529$26.70

Highest-paid Forward Air cdl drivers by job level

RankJob titleAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
1Truck Driver-Over-The-Road$72,114$35-
2Company Driver$70,548$34-
3Transportation Driver$66,256$32-
4Over The Road Driver$65,829$32-
5Truck Driver Class A$65,495$31-
6Commercial Truck Driver$64,281$31-
7Truck Driver$64,008$31-
8Coach Driver$63,502$31-
9Tractor-Trailer Driver$61,825$30-
10Delivery Truck Driver$61,067$29-

Recent salaries for cdl drivers at forward air

JobLocationDate addedSalary
Class A CDL Team Driver-EXP Required-OTR-Dry Van-Forward AirPhoenix, AZ06/29/2025$98,280
Class A CDL Team Driver-EXP Required-OTR-Dry Van-Forward AirMemphis, TN06/29/2025$98,280
Cdl-A Team Driver-EXP Required-OTR-Dry Van-Forward AirAtlanta, GA06/29/2025$98,280
Cdl-A Team Driver-EXP Required-OTR-Dry Van-Forward AirLos Angeles, CA06/29/2025$98,280
Class A CDL Team Driver-EXP Required-OTR-Dry Van-Forward AirLawrence, KS04/29/2025$98,280

Cdl driver salary at Forward Air competitors

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
1Saia$72,924$358
2Old Dominion Freight Line$72,312$3530
3AAA Cooper Transportation$67,932$33291
4Ost Trucking$65,812$32-
5PITT OHIO$60,805$2911
6Express Global$59,909$29-
7A. Duie Pyle$59,279$2942
8Saltchuk$58,033$283
9The International Air Cargo Association$57,993$28-
10Atlas Air$56,436$27-
11Vitran Express$55,348$27-
12Central Transport$55,126$271
13Southeastern Freight Lines$54,951$26-
14R+L Carriers$54,275$2631
15Dayton Freight$53,762$2666
16YRC Freight$53,374$26-
17NEMF$53,191$26-
18Estes Express Lines$52,897$2555
19Con-way Now$52,113$25-
20USF Reddaway$50,140$24-

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