Commercial Trucking recruiters serving Reno.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Reno earn a $63,790 median, 9% above the national figure, and about 4,170 of them work in the metro. BLS counts 106 business locations of general freight trucking companies across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Reno.
BLS counts about 8,460 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Reno metro, the largest group being heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (about 4,170). Relative to the size of the local economy, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.14). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Trucking hub.
CDL-A Truck Driver
Sample job description →Reno: 4,170 employed · $63,790 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
CDL-B Truck Driver
Sample job description →Reno: 2,320 employed · $43,930 median, 52nd-highest of 112 metros
Dispatcher / Fleet Coordinator
Reno: 420 employed · $49,820 median, 46th-highest of 111 metros
Fleet Manager
Reno: 650 employed · $102,560 median, 60th-highest of 112 metros
Safety & Compliance Manager (DOT)
Reno: 660 employed · $85,430 median, 21st-highest of 112 metros
Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Technician
Reno: 470 employed · $74,110 median, 13th-highest of 112 metros
Logistics Coordinator
Reno: 90 employed · $48,100 median, 70th-highest of 96 metros
Driver Recruiter
Reno: 1,320 employed · $76,010 median, 36th-highest of 112 metros
Terminal Manager
Route / Delivery Supervisor
Reno: 1,500 employed · $62,970 median, 43rd-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Trucking roles earn in Reno.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Reno earn a median $63,790, 9% over the $58,640 national figure, and 10th of 112 metros. Pay runs $47,100 at the tenth percentile to $94,860 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, at $74,110 against $61,770 nationally.
| Role | Reno median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Truck DriverHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) | $63,790 | $47,100–$94,860 | $58,640 | +9% | 4,170 |
| CDL-B Truck DriverLight Truck Drivers (53-3033) | $43,930 | $35,290–$69,690 | $44,860 | −2% | 2,320 |
| Dispatcher / Fleet CoordinatorDispatchers (43-5032) | $49,820 | $37,340–$77,530 | $50,340 | −1% | 420 |
| Fleet Manager · Terminal ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $102,560 | $68,620–$171,210 | $107,230 | −4% | 650 |
| Safety & Compliance Manager (DOT)Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $85,430 | $56,470–$130,480 | $80,730 | +6% | 660 |
| Diesel Mechanic / Fleet TechnicianBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) | $74,110 | $52,860–$105,680 | $61,770 | +20% | 470 |
| Logistics CoordinatorCargo and Freight Agents (43-5011) | $48,100 | $44,620–$72,080 | $52,260 | −8% | 90 |
| Driver RecruiterHuman Resources Specialists (13-1071) | $76,010 | $49,050–$126,240 | $75,940 | 0% | 1,320 |
| Route / Delivery SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers (53-1047) | $62,970 | $47,500–$92,220 | $62,890 | 0% | 1,500 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Reno metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Reno's commercial trucking market has changed since 2018.
The number of general freight trucking companies in Reno rose from 91 in 2018 to 106 in 2023, up 16%, behind the 49% growth nationally. Headcount and pay for those firms are withheld in Reno, so the occupation figures above are the better guide to what hiring costs.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| General freight trucking companies: business locations | 91 | 106 | +16% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Commercial Trucking hiring resources.
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Reno runs 14% more commercial trucking workers per job than the country as a whole — above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers. Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Reno's commercial trucking market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Reno ranks 80th for headcount, 9th for median pay and 32nd for concentration for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Pay here is among the highest we see, so offers need to start near the top of the range.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 8,670 | $60,650 | 0.57 | 357 |
| Reno | 4,170 | $63,790 | 1.14 | 106 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial trucking employers in Reno, the local pool is deeper than most, so a well-run search can usually fill field roles from inside the metro.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Reno metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Trucking licensing in Nevada.
Nevada's intrastate minimum age is 18 for all CDL classes including Class A and Class B, with 21 required for interstate commerce. Nevada does operate a state commercial medical waiver: the Department publishes Form CDL 042, Commercial Medical Waiver Application and Medical Evaluation, which is the route for a driver who cannot meet the federal physical qualification standards. The Department does not publish the covered condition list on its main CDL page, so confirm the specific condition before hiring. It also does not publish an intrastate restriction code there, so read the licence itself rather than assuming a code letter. The practical checks for a Nevada employer are the age line against the work - any load crossing into California, Arizona or Utah needs a 21-year-old - and whether a CDL 042 waiver is on file and current. The same state rules apply in Las Vegas, so candidates licensed there can work in Reno without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Reno talent.
The closest metro we cover is Sacramento, about 110 miles away, with roughly 10,960 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2.6 times Reno's 4,170). San Jose pays the most nearby, a $70,730 median, 11% above Reno. That is the number any Reno offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. San Francisco has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | – | 4,170 | $63,790 |
| Sacramento | 111 mi | 10,960 | $60,810 |
| Stockton | 135 mi | 10,110 | $60,470 |
| Modesto | 145 mi | 3,510 | $58,330 |
| San Francisco | 186 mi | 16,450 | $66,450 |
| San Jose | 189 mi | 5,360 | $70,730 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Reno crews.
Not commercial trucking work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Reno in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Tesla Gigafactory Nevada expansion$3.6B ($330.25M state abatement approved)9,275 construction jobs estimated through 2027
A 100 GWh 4680 battery cell factory and Tesla's first high-volume Semi factory, adding 4 million sq ft to Tesla's existing 5.4 million sq ft Nevada campus - Tesla has invested $6.2B in Nevada total since 2014.
- Fleet Data Centers (Tahoe Reno Industrial Center)$10B combined construction costsPeak construction employing 1,000-1,500 trades workers
Two campuses - the 200MW South Valley campus and the Peru Ridge project - built by a Tract Capital Management subsidiary.
- Vantage Data Centers Northern Nevada campusUndisclosed (224MW at full build-out)First of four buildings opening Q2 2026
Four planned four-story data center buildings.
These are the 3 projects we track in Reno. The Reno market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for commercial trucking, and what kills offers in Reno.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 4 things that most often end a commercial trucking offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Commercial Trucking credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Is Reno a linehaul market or a last-mile one?
Reno carries 4,170 heavy and tractor-trailer drivers against 2,320 light-truck drivers, 1.8 to one against a 1.8 median, 57th of 112 on that ratio.
Neither end dominates, so the pool depends more on which roles you are filling than on the size of the metro.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (53-3032) against light truck drivers (53-3033), across the 112 metros BLS publishes both series for.
Frequently asked - Commercial Trucking hiring in Reno.
What do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn in Reno?
BLS puts the Reno median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers at $63,790 a year, 9% above the $58,640 national median. That ranks 10th of 112 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Most of the market sits between $47,100 and $94,860, a 2.0x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. No other Nevada metro we cover pays more for this work (Las Vegas: $60,650).
Is it hard to hire heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Reno?
It is about average. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are as common in Reno as they are nationally (location quotient 1.14), with about 4,170 in the metro. With 16% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial trucking roles pay the most in Reno?
Of the roles we recruit for, Fleet Manager pays the most in Reno, a $102,560 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Technician at $74,110, 28% below it. CDL-B Truck Driver is the lowest-paid field role at $43,930. Relative to national pay, Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Technician is the strongest-paying role here (20% above). Logistics Coordinator trails national pay the most (8% below).
How many general freight trucking companies operate in Reno?
BLS counted 106 general freight trucking companies in Reno in 2023. Up from 91 in 2018, a 16% increase against 49% growth nationally. BLS withholds their combined headcount and pay here, which it does when a category is small enough that the figures could identify individual employers.
Which nearby metros compete with Reno for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Sacramento (111 miles, about 10,960, $60,810 median), Stockton (135 miles, about 10,110, $60,470 median) and Modesto (145 miles, about 3,510, $58,330 median). Sacramento has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Reno out-pays Stockton and Modesto, an advantage when recruiting from there.
The seat is open. The pipeline should not be.
106 general freight trucking companies in Reno are drawing on the same 4,170 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Let's get your next hire lined up first.
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