Washington State Information

Washington Truck Driving Companies

There’s lots to gain from a trucking career in Washington. In 2016, Washington was ranked the second best state in the country for truck drivers Press Enterprise, 2016).

With a population of just over six million people largely concentrated in the Seattle-Tacoma areas, Washington is a state of serene beauty both in its metropolitan and rural areas. Seattle is the largest city in Washington and the capital, Olympia is located just to the south.

Mount St. Helens, site of the latest volcanic eruption to happen in the US, finds its home in Washington as well. Beautiful pristine views of Mount Ranier and the snow country of the Cascade Mountain Ranges are a few favorite areas for travelers and locals alike. Washington trucking companies are looking to hire for trucking jobs and owner operator positions right now.  These trucking jobs require a Class A CDL License. 

Common Requirements and Career Outlook for Truckers in Washington

• Must have training certificate from approved school before getting first CDL Washington State Department of Licensing

• Endorsements: Passenger, double/triple trailers, tank, hazardous materials, and combination tank/hazardous materials

• Average heavy/tractor-trailer driving salary: $42,300 O*Net, 2016)

• Average light/delivery driving salary: $33,000 O*Net, 2016)

• Anticipated job growth for heavy truck drivers through 2022: 17% (O*Net, 2016)

• Anticipated job growth for light truck drivers through 2022: 10% (O*Net, 2016)

 

Check out jobs that are relevant to your license class and endorsements below. Then, start applying for Washington truck driving jobs to advance your career.

 

Trucking Companies in Washington

Melton Truck Lines
Melton Truck Lines
Based out of Tulsa, OK, Melton Truck Lines is known for treating its drivers like family. Melton has been running more than 65 years with a reputation of excellence and stability in the trucking...
Covenant Transport
Covenant Transport
NEW $40,000 TEAMING BONUS FOR OTR CDL-A DRIVERS   Covenant Transport is excited to announce starting February 1, we are offering OTR CDL-A Team Drivers a $40,000 Teaming Bonus! With our new $40,...
K & B Transportation
K & B Transportation
K&B Transportation understands we are all out here for a paycheck! That is why the majority of our drivers either enjoy guaranteed miles or salaried pay! Both options offer drivers a minimum...
Schneider
Schneider
Schneider is a leading transportation and logistics services company providing a broad portfolio of premier truckload, intermodal and logistics solutions and operating one of the largest for-hire...