Truck Driver Jobs in Dallas, TX

Dallas is a high-demand market for truck drivers with a metro population of 7.6M metro (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington). Major employers in the area include J.B. Hunt, FedEx Ground, Amazon DFW, BNSF Railway. Key freight corridors like I-35E North-South Corridor keep loads moving consistently. Across Texas, there are approximately 202,000+ active truck drivers. Booming — DFW adds more distribution center square footage than any metro in the U.S. Amazon alone has 15+ facilities in the region. The Midlothian/Waxahachie corridor on US-287/I-35E is the current hot zone for new warehouse construction. Texas Instruments' new semiconductor fab in Richardson adds high-value freight.

Truck drivers in the Dallas area typically earn $54,000 - $84,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The cost of living in Dallas is 2% below national average, meaning your take-home pay stretches further here. The statewide average for Texas is $50,000 - $78,000. Dallas's higher demand often pushes local rates above the state average. Typical weekly miles: Local: 800-1,300 | Regional: 2,000-2,600 | OTR: 2,600-3,200.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Dallas include J.B. Hunt, FedEx Ground, Amazon DFW, BNSF Railway. 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 distribution and logistics and technology. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Dallas include I-35E North-South Corridor, I-30 East-West Corridor, I-635 LBJ Freeway Loop. These routes carry oil & gas and agriculture freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Nearby trucking hubs include Houston, TX (240 mi via I-45) and San Antonio, TX (275 mi via I-35), giving you multiple directional options for outbound loads.

CDL training facilities near Dallas include 160 Driving Academy - Dallas and C1 Truck Driver Training - Dallas. 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 Dallas. However, living near Dallas gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. Dallas's cost of living is 2% below national average, which is worth factoring into your decision. If Dallas isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

The top equipment types for Dallas are: Dry van, Container/chassis, Flatbed, Box truck. Dry van — the single largest dry van market in the U.S. (distribution center density). The oil & gas sector drives specialized equipment demand. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.

Plenty of options on the perimeter — Pilot and Love's along I-20 (Weatherford, Terrell), I-35 (Hillsboro, Denton), and I-45 (Corsicana). Inside the metroplex, parking is tight. Alliance area has driver staging near the BNSF intermodal yard. Texas diesel runs $0.10-0.20/gal below national average. The most competitive fuel pricing is along I-20 on the outskirts (Weatherford west, Terrell east) rather than inside the metro.

Dallas has a designated truck route system — non-designated roads carry $500+ fines. LBJ Express (I-635) toll lanes have height limits. No trucks on the Dallas North Tollway. The High Five interchange (I-635/US-75) has a truck-specific lane assignment. Oversize loads require TxDOT Superheavy permits for I-30/I-35 routes through downtown. Always check local signage for recent changes, especially in construction zones.

Extreme heat in summer (100-110°F for weeks) causing tire blowouts and overheated engines. Rare but devastating ice storms in winter (February 2021 freeze is a reference point). Spring tornadoes are a real threat in the metroplex. Hailstorms can shatter windshields from March-May. Plan your routes and schedule around these seasonal patterns for the best experience driving out of Dallas.