Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Moderate Demand
Team Driving Jobs in New York
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Average Pay
$75,000 - $115,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Team Trucking in New York
Team drivers based in New York run time-sensitive freight along the I-95 corridor and beyond, hauling expedited loads for retailers, medical supply companies, and technology firms across the Northeast. Team driving demand in New York is moderate, with carriers offering premium mileage rates and sign-on bonuses for qualified driver pairs.
Top Companies Hiring Team Drivers in NY
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CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Forward Air
$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
PAM Transport
$48,000 - $78,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Automotive
US Xpress (Knight-Swift)
$52,000 - $82,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in New York
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OTR Dry Van Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$69,000 - $97,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$71,500 - $101,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$72,500 - $102,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$76,500 - $107,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Team Jobs in New York
New York City
New York
Buffalo
New York
Rochester
New York
Syracuse
New York
Albany
New York
Key Freight Routes in New York
1
I-87 (NYC to Albany, Thruway)
2
I-90 (Albany to Buffalo, Thruway)
3
I-95 (NYC to Connecticut)
Requirements for Team Driving in NY
- Both drivers must hold valid CDL-A licenses
- 1+ year CDL-A experience for each team member
- Clean MVR for both drivers
- Ability to sleep in a moving truck
- Compatible driving schedules and communication skills
- DOT physical cards for both drivers
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Team Trucking Jobs in New York — FAQs
How much do team truck drivers make in New York?
Team truck drivers in New York earn $75,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. Pay rates in New York run above the national average due to higher cost of living and dense freight markets. 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.
Which carriers hire team drivers in New York?
Major carriers with team driving programs recruit in New York, including national fleets running expedited and time-sensitive freight. Team positions based in NY typically run coast-to-coast or to specific high-demand corridors. Most carriers offer team-specific sign-on bonuses and assigned late-model trucks with team amenities.
Are trucking companies in New York hiring team drivers in 2026?
Yes — team driver demand in New York is moderate heading into 2026. The team segment in New York is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NY.