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10 of the Most Popular Types of Contract Driver Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications that you need to work as a contract driver depend on the position. As a contract truck driver, you may need a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) if your vehicle and load exceed 13 tons. In most states, couriers and delivery drivers who drive smaller cars do not need a commercial driver’s license. If you own your auto, you may need to have adequate insurance coverage. In addition to excellent driving skills, you need strong business, communication, and networking skills to obtain contracts.

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Top Types Of Contract Driver Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Contract Driver positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Otr Cargo Van

    Salary range: $33,000 - $81,500

    Otr Cargo Van is a common job search query. Most salaries for Otr Cargo Van jobs pay between $33,000 (25th percentile) and $81,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Otr Cargo Van job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Carvana Delivery Truck Driver

    Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000

    Carvana Delivery Truck Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Carvana Delivery Truck Driver jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Carvana Delivery Truck Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Cargo Trailer Delivery

    Salary range: $42,500 - $126,000

    Cargo Trailer Delivery is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cargo Trailer Delivery jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $126,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cargo Trailer Delivery job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Dot Com Driver

    Salary range: $36,000 - $46,000

    Dot Com Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Dot Com Driver jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Dot Com Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Trucking No Cdl

    Salary range: $50,000 - $86,000

    Trucking No Cdl is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Trucking No Cdl jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $86,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Trucking No Cdl job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cargo Van Non Cdl

    Salary range: $33,500 - $42,000

    Cargo Van Non Cdl is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cargo Van Non Cdl jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $42,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cargo Van Non Cdl job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Delivery Driver With Own Van

    Salary range: $26,000 - $35,500

    Delivery Driver With Own Van is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Delivery Driver With Own Van jobs pay between $26,000 (25th percentile) and $35,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Delivery Driver With Own Van job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Sunoco Cdl

    Salary range: $50,000 - $86,000

    Sunoco Cdl is a typical job search query Most salaries for Sunoco Cdl jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $86,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Sunoco Cdl job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Independent Contractor Cti Trucking

    Salary range: $37,500 - $63,000

    Independent Contractor Cti Trucking is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Independent Contractor Cti Trucking jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $63,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Independent Contractor Cti Trucking job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Taxi Driver

    Salary range: $25,500 - $36,000

    Taxi drivers charge fares to transport passengers to their appointed destinations. In large cities, customers hail taxicabs off the street for service. Customers can also order a car from the taxi company to pick them up at specific time or day. Taxi drivers must have good customer service skills, an ability to safely and efficiently navigate heavy traffic, and be healthy enough to sit for long hours every day.

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