--- title: "Entry-level Truck Driver Jobs in Portland, OR | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/truck-driver/locations/portland-or" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-15T05:30:12.226Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/truck-driver/locations/portland-or/entry-level" --- Truck Driver market brief · Portland, OR # Entry-level Truck Driver Jobs in Portland, OR 53 entry-level truck driver openings are live in the Portland, OR area from 33 employers, led by KeHE Distributors Inc, Penske, and R+L Carriers. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,400–$83,252 a year (median $70,000), from the 72% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 15, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Truck+Driver+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Browse all Truck Driver markets](/jobs/truck-driver) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 53 : Live truck driver openings currently tracked in the Portland market. **Companies hiring** : 33 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $70,000 : 72% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/truck-driver/locations/portland-or/entry-level)53 jobs Portland's truck driver market is led by entry-level openings, with 53 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 53 Hiring employers 33 Salary coverage 72% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 28 18 companies · $65,957 median Established employers 16 9 companies Top of market 6 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $62,400 P50 $70,000 P75 $83,252 P90 $108,240 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level truck driver listings in Portland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Truck+Driver+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare truck driver opportunities in Portland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 53 live roles tracked in this market. - 33 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 15, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Truck+Driver+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Compare other markets](/jobs/truck-driver) ## A practical market plan for Truck Driver in Portland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 53 truck driver openings across 33 employers establish the current Portland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 53 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers KeHE Distributors Inc is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Portland market view into active employers and representative truck driver openings Employer activity · 33 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. KeHE Distributors IncStartups & growing teams5Open roles [![Penske logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teampenske.com%2Fimages%2Fui%2Flogo.png) PenskeEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/penske)[![R+L Carriers logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Frlcarriers.com%2FContent%2FImages%2FIcons%2FSite%2Fapple-touch-icon-152x152.png&sig=nQQeKs3RkdAOWPBz2ZbU9Z8Xrco4oegduo00Ivd8f48) R+L CarriersTop of market4Open roles](/company/r-l-carriers) 10-4 Truck RecruitingStartups & growing teams3Open roles [HD SupplyEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/hd-supply) AiLO LogisticsStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Builders FirstSource logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbldr.com%2F_ui%2Fresponsive%2Ftheme-bldr%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.ico) Builders FirstSourceStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/builders-firstsource)[![Cornerstone Building Brands logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fcbbrefresh%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.ico) Cornerstone Building BrandsEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/cornerstone-building-brands) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 53 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [CDL DriverEntry-levelWMAloha, Oregon$73,507Posted Oct 14, 2026](/job/cdl-driver-at-wm-493b9b6d-8223-5e03-ac34-b19e9a96ce39)[CDL Class A Delivery DriverEntry-levelKeHE Distributors IncPortland, Oregon$83,200Posted Oct 14, 2026](/job/cdl-class-a-delivery-driver-at-kehe-distributors-inc-c7c34d8c-7167-5df0-b17c-b1b7940c8638)[OTR CDL - A - RGN DriverEntry-levelBB8 Freight CompanyPortland, Oregon$156,000Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/otr-cdl-a-rgn-driver-at-bb8-freight-company-3c038746-ef95-578c-b22a-88ea283eeaa5)[CDL A Truck DriverEntry-levelCornerstone Building BrandsPortland, Oregon$81,120Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/cdl-a-truck-driver-at-cornerstone-building-brands-70aa72c7-1223-5b5a-be74-3b6c3ccfc23b)[CDL B Truck Driver - Local RoutesEntry-levelRestaurant TechnologiesTualatin, Oregon$62,400Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/cdl-b-truck-driver-local-routes-at-restaurant-technologies-2b233eab-ab10-5623-9f2e-89f3605bb685)[Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske LogisticsEntry-levelPenskePortland, Oregon$90,000Posted Oct 12, 2026](/job/truck-driver-cdl-class-a-penske-logistics-at-penske-9aba1ddc-991f-5f9c-9a9d-bf40c9f30bdd)[CDL A Truck DriverEntry-levelCornerstone Building BrandsPortland, Oregon$81,120Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/cdl-a-truck-driver-at-cornerstone-building-brands-377645fa-3a18-5ea2-8252-a70e069440be)[CDL-A Truck Driver Home DailyEntry-levelGAATCOPortland, Oregon$65,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/cdl-a-truck-driver-home-daily-at-gaatco-1e592353-2d44-5559-8c00-19a9ab563bd2) [Explore all 53 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Truck+Driver+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR) ## Entry-level Truck Driver jobs in Portland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level truck driver jobs are open in Portland? Metaintro tracks 53 live entry-level truck driver openings from 33 employers in the Portland, OR area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level truck driver jobs in Portland pay? The median posted salary is $70,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,400 to $83,252. Based on the 72% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level truck driver jobs in Portland? KeHE Distributors Inc, Penske, R+L Carriers, and 10-4 Truck Recruiting have the most open entry-level truck driver roles here right now, out of 33 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Truck Driver demand around Portland. 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