The requirements to be a local driver depend largely on the type of work you do. All local drivers must have valid driver’s licenses and clean driving records. Operating larger vehicles may require additional qualifications, such as a commercial driver’s license (CDL). If you are required to load and unload heavy packages or equipment, you must have good physical strength and stamina. When working in passenger delivery, you should have strong verbal communication skills. Couriers, particularly those who deliver confidential materials, such as legal documents, may need to be bonded and insured.

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Top Types Of Local Driver Jobs

List of the top 8 highest paying Local Driver positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Easiest Cdl
Salary range: $66,000 - $88,000
Easiest Cdl is a typical job search query Most salaries for Easiest Cdl jobs pay between $66,000 (25th percentile) and $88,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Easiest Cdl job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Full Time Costco Cdl Driver
Salary range: $50,000 - $86,000
Full Time Costco Cdl Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Full Time Costco Cdl Driver jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $86,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Full Time Costco Cdl Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
60K A Month
Salary range: $45,000 - $69,500
60K A Month is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 60K A Month jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for 60K A Month job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Overseas Cdl
Salary range: $30,000 - $38,000
Overseas Cdl is a typical job search query Most salaries for Overseas Cdl jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Overseas Cdl job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Per Diem Non Cdl Driver
Salary range: $35,500 - $44,000
Per Diem Non Cdl Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Per Diem Non Cdl Driver jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $44,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Per Diem Non Cdl Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Safeway Cdl
Salary range: $50,000 - $86,000
Safeway Cdl is a typical job search query Most salaries for Safeway Cdl jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $86,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Safeway Cdl job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Frito Lay Cdl Driver
Salary range: $65,000 - $84,500
Frito Lay Cdl Driver is a typical job search query Most salaries for Frito Lay Cdl Driver jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $84,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Frito Lay Cdl Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Temporary Cdl Driver
Salary range: $50,000 - $86,000
A driver with a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, can operate trucks and other vehicles for commercial purposes. A temporary CDL driver works for a company as a substitute driver, a contractor, or a freelancer, without a permanent position. As a temporary CDL driver, your job duties depend on the needs of each client and the type of CDL license you hold. You may operate small trucks and make local deliveries, or you may drive large cargo loads longer distances that require you to stay overnight before returning home. Temporary CDL drivers may work a particular route for a set amount of time, or you may receive assignments on an on-call basis.

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