Job Market
High in Demand
CDL Drivers are VERY high in demand in the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio.
CDL Drivers are needed as heavy and trailer-truck drivers as well as school bus and transit bus drivers.
The employment growth for CDL Drivers from 2024 to 2034 will be 8% (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 8/2025). This growth is much faster than average.
Pennsylvania is facing a persistent, long-term shortage of heavy truck drivers, driven by an aging workforce, high turnover, and, as of late 2025, a continued decline in overall industry employment. Projections of over 10,000 annual job openings for PA drivers through 2032. (O*NET OnLine)
The median pay for a CDL Driver is $59,500 annually (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8/2025).
References:
https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/53-3032.00?st=PA
