Trucking Companies Hiring CDL Drivers in Montana
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Salary and Pay Data for Trucking Jobs in Montana
According to 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck drivers in Montana earn a median annual wage of $59,060. Professional drivers holding the highest-paying trucking jobs in Montana report annual wages of about $73,700.
At the low and median pay levels, CDL driver wages in Montana run at or slightly above those earned by truck drivers across the United States. However, top-paying Montana trucking jobs generally fall below the highest driver earnings reported nationwide.
Trucking Jobs and Driver Demand in Montana
Trucking companies in Montana are projected to see strong demand for CDL drivers through 2032, with truck driver employment expected to grow by about 12 percent, expanding the labor pool to nearly 9,000 truckers statewide.
Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Montana economy, with roughly two-thirds of the state’s land used for farming, creating ongoing freight needs for crops, livestock, and ag products. Montana is also recognized as a top craft beer and microbrewing state, and its breweries help serve the nearly 10 million tourists who visit each year to experience national parks, outdoor recreation, and Big Sky scenery, all of which drive additional freight and distribution needs for truck driving jobs in Montana.
Commercial Drivers Licensing in Montana
Montana Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL) are divided into Interstate or Intrastate categories based on where the vehicle is driven.
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) processes all CDL and Commercial Learning Permit (CLP) applications using the Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH). This online database offers real-time access to CDL driver drug and alcohol program violation information. If a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driving prohibition applies to your CDL application, the MVD will reject it. If you already possess a CDL and face a CMV driving prohibition, MVD will revoke your CDL privileges and downgrade your license until you complete the return-to-duty process following DACH standards.
For more information on CDL licensing requirements, visit the Montana MVD website.
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