Truck Driver Jobs in Boston, MA

Boston is a high-demand market for truck drivers with a metro population of 4.9M metro. Major employers in the area include XPO Logistics, Ryder, Amazon, New England Motor Freight. Key freight corridors like I-90 Mass Turnpike keep loads moving consistently. Across Massachusetts, there are approximately 32,000+ active truck drivers. Booming in biotech — Kendall Square and the Seaport District have over $5B in lab and office construction underway, driving massive construction materials and fit-out freight. Amazon expanding Same-Day delivery facilities across the metro.

Truck drivers in the Boston area typically earn $62,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The cost of living in Boston is 48% above national average, meaning your take-home pay stretches further here. The statewide average for Massachusetts is $56,000 - $80,000. Boston's higher demand often pushes local rates above the state average. Typical weekly miles: Local: 400-800 | Regional: 1,600-2,000 | OTR: 2,200-2,800.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Boston include XPO Logistics, Ryder, Amazon, New England Motor Freight. These companies hire CDL-A, CDL-B, and non-CDL drivers for a variety of positions — from local delivery to OTR routes. Key industries driving freight demand include biotech and pharmaceutical and higher education logistics. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Boston include I-90 Mass Turnpike, I-93 North-South Corridor, I-95 Outer Loop. These routes carry technology and healthcare freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Nearby trucking hubs include Providence, RI (50 mi via I-95) and Worcester, MA (45 mi via I-90), giving you multiple directional options for outbound loads.

CDL training facilities near Boston include NETTTS - Pawtucket (near Boston) and Affordable CDL Training - Boston. Most CDL-A programs take 3-7 weeks to complete and cost $3,000-7,000. Some programs offer financing or payment plans. Once you have your CDL, apply with O Trucking and start driving within 48 hours — no weeks of mandatory orientation.

No — your CDL works in all 50 states, and many drivers based elsewhere run loads into and out of Boston. However, living near Boston gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. Boston's cost of living is 48% above national average, which is worth factoring into your decision. If Boston isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

The top equipment types for Boston are: Box truck, Reefer, Flatbed, Dry van. Box truck — last-mile in tight urban streets where 53-footers can't fit. The technology sector drives specialized equipment demand. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.

Extremely limited — worst on the East Coast behind NYC. No Love's, Pilot, or TA within 30 miles of downtown. Drivers use the Petro in Shrewsbury (I-290 Exit 22) or the TA in Sturbridge (I-84 Exit 2). Overnight parking along the Chelsea industrial district is tolerated but unlit. Massachusetts has the highest diesel prices in New England — typically $0.30-0.45/gal above national average. Fuel up in Connecticut or Rhode Island before entering the metro.

Storrow Drive is absolutely banned for trucks — low bridges will peel your roof (happens annually to moving trucks). I-93 Ted Williams Tunnel prohibits hazmat and overheight vehicles. Boston requires a city truck permit for vehicles over 2.5 tons operating downtown. Always check local signage for recent changes, especially in construction zones.

Nor'easters dump 12-18 inches of snow multiple times per season, shutting down I-93 and the Mass Pike. Winter parking bans activate citywide, displacing trucks. I-95 from Boston to Providence is a wind tunnel during storms. Summer brings construction season bottlenecks on the constantly-under-repair Braintree Split. Plan your routes and schedule around these seasonal patterns for the best experience driving out of Boston.