Truck Driver Jobs in Great Falls, MT

Great Falls is a medium-demand market for truck drivers with a metro population of 82K city. Major employers in the area include Malmstrom AFB Logistics, Montana Grain Growers, Pacific Steel & Recycling, CHS Inc. Key freight corridors like I-15 North-South Corridor keep loads moving consistently. Across Montana, there are approximately 10,000+ active truck drivers. Stable — Malmstrom AFB received $50M+ in facility upgrades for the new Sentinel ICBM program. Wind energy development in Judith Gap area creating turbine transport demand. Montana Milling expanding grain processing.

Truck drivers in the Great Falls area typically earn $50,000 - $76,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The cost of living in Great Falls is 7% below national average, meaning your take-home pay stretches further here. The statewide average for Montana is $48,000 - $68,000. Actual earnings depend on your equipment, lane selection, and weekly miles. Typical weekly miles: Local: 800-1,200 | Regional: 2,200-2,800 | OTR: 2,800-3,400.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Great Falls include Malmstrom AFB Logistics, Montana Grain Growers, Pacific Steel & Recycling, CHS Inc. 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 military logistics and agriculture. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Great Falls include I-15 North-South Corridor, US-87 East Route, US-89 North Route. These routes carry agriculture and mining freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Nearby trucking hubs include Helena, MT (90 mi via I-15) and Billings, MT (230 mi via US-87), giving you multiple directional options for outbound loads.

CDL training facilities near Great Falls include Great Falls College MSU CDL and Central Montana CDL Training. 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 Great Falls. However, living near Great Falls gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. Great Falls's cost of living is 7% below national average, which is worth factoring into your decision. If Great Falls isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

The top equipment types for Great Falls are: Flatbed, Dry van, Hopper/grain, Tanker. Flatbed — agricultural equipment and wind turbine components. The agriculture sector drives specialized equipment demand. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.

Limited — Town Pump at I-15 Exit 278 (Gore Hill) is the main option. Independent lots along 10th Avenue South. No major national chain truck stops. Rest area on I-15 south toward Helena has 15 truck spaces. Diesel in Great Falls runs close to Montana state average. Limited competition keeps prices slightly higher than Billings. Fill up before heading north or east — next fuel may be 100+ miles.

Malmstrom AFB deliveries require DoD security clearance and escort protocols. I-15 north of Great Falls has livestock crossing zones with reduced speed. Montana winter chain law applies on I-15 over the Continental Divide south toward Helena. Oversize loads on US-87 require advance scheduling through MDOT. Always check local signage for recent changes, especially in construction zones.

Wind is the defining weather challenge — Great Falls averages 12+ mph sustained wind year-round, with 60+ mph gusts common. Arctic cold fronts drop temperatures to -30°F in January. Chinook winds can thaw conditions rapidly, creating ice sheet hazards. I-15 north toward the Canadian border is exposed and desolate. Plan your routes and schedule around these seasonal patterns for the best experience driving out of Great Falls.