Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
3 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Role summary
Responsible for transporting and delivering freight over the road (OTR) over long distances that may require being on the road for extended periods (varying between 7 days and 3 months). Requires a Class A license, covering any combination of vehicles weighing 26,001 or more pounds provided the vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also needs to be licensed to drive across state lines. Licensed to drive the following types of vehicles: Tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tractor trailer buses, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers and flat beds.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I
Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I pay?
- 3 surveys publish Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Truck Driver - CDL A -Over The Road (OTR) I pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.