Missouri Truck Driving Jobs

Read More About Missouri Truck Driving Salary and Career Information

Since Missouri has a thriving truck driving industry, there's a large number of trucking companies located throughout the state. Since many companies hire new drivers, you may begin your job search before you even complete your training. Some of the largest employers in Missouri are C.R. England, West Side Transport, Roadrunner Transportation Systems, and TransWood.

No matter where you drive in Missouri, tractor-trailer drivers are an expected part of the highway traffic, since the trucking industry in Missouri is very large. If you are a Missouri driver looking for your next opportunity or an out-of-state driver looking to make a move, our resources can help you benefit from Missouri’s trucking field and find a good position for you.

We have a comprehensive list of trucking jobs in Missouri below. You can get started by applying to local employers right now.

You may be wondering how much you can earn as a Missouri driver, especially if you are coming from another state. The average salary for a Missouri truck driver is $39,900 per year, which is on par with the national average of $39,500 per year (O*Net, 2014). As an added benefit, predicted job growth in this industry is promising. By the year 2022, O*Net expects to see job openings increase by 10% in this field. In Missouri alone, that works out to over 1000 new jobs per year (O*Net, 2012).

Certain truck driving jobs pay more than others. Team drivers tend to earn more; while you may get paid less per mile, your team may cover more miles. You may also earn more money as you gain experience in the field.

Like other states in the area, Missouri requires all truck drivers to have a commercial driver's license before beginning a truck driving job. To get a CDL, you must know how to drive the appropriate vehicle for your class. For a Class B license, you should know how to drive a straight truck, and for a Class A license, you should know how to drive a tractor-trailer. To get the required driving experience, you may want to attend a truck driving course. This can give you plenty of driving hours.

All licensing of commercial drivers goes through the Missouri Department of Revenue. The first step to getting a commercial driver's license is passing the written test. Once you successfully pass the written test, you can take the three-part skills test. Once you have met all of these requirements, you receive a CDL that is good for three or six years.

Trucking Jobs by City

• Kansas City
• St. Louis