Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Moderate Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Florida
Browse regional trucking positions across Florida with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$52,000 - $76,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Regional Trucking in Florida
Florida-based regional drivers cover the Southeast freight belt, running lanes through the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. The region's manufacturing and distribution growth keeps freight volumes strong. Regional driver demand in Florida is moderate, with most positions offering weekly home time and steady freight.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in FL
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Ryder System
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, Dedicated
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Florida
Each of these is a live posting with the pay, home time and requirements set out in full. Applying takes about a minute.
OTR Hotshot Flatbed Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
OTR Dump Truck Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$42,500 - $60,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$48,500 - $68,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$41,500 - $58,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Regional Jobs in Florida
Jacksonville
Florida
Miami
Florida
Tampa
Florida
Orlando
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Key Freight Routes in Florida
1
I-95 (East Coast Jacksonville to Miami)
2
I-75 (Central/West FL to Georgia)
3
I-4 (Tampa to Orlando to Daytona)
Requirements for Regional Driving in FL
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers accept recent graduates)
- Clean MVR with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
- DOT physical card
- Willingness to travel multi-state routes within assigned region
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Regional Trucking Jobs in Florida — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Florida?
Regional truck drivers in Florida earn $52,000 - $76,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. While base pay in Florida is near the national average, the lower cost of living means take-home pay stretches further than in coastal states. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
How often do regional drivers in Florida get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Florida offer weekly home time, with many carriers guaranteeing at least 34 hours off each week. Some premium regional accounts get drivers home every weekend. The frequency depends on the carrier, account, and your home terminal location relative to the regional freight lanes.
Are trucking companies in Florida hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Florida is moderate heading into 2026. The regional segment in Florida is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in FL.