What does Knight-Swift Transportation pay CDL drivers?

Knight-Swift Transportation advertises company-driver pay of $0.54–$0.70 per mile; team $0.72–$0.88 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.

What do you need to drive for Knight-Swift Transportation?

For the OTR Company Driver track, Knight-Swift Transportation lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00 and can vary by location and division.

Where does Knight-Swift Transportation hire CDL drivers?

Knight-Swift Transportation lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00.

How do I apply to drive for Knight-Swift Transportation?

Apply through Knight-Swift Transportation's official driver portal at https://www.driveknight.com/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00.

What is Knight-Swift Transportation's FMCSA safety record?

Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Knight-Swift Transportation operates 23,000 power units and 25,000 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00.

Knight-Swift Transportation Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)

23,000

Power units

25,000

Drivers

73456

USDOT

Complete guide to driving for Knight-Swift Transportation: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00.

Last verified: 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00 · FMCSA SAFER

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Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)

USDOT: 73456
Carrier Type: Mega Carrier
Fleet Size (Power Units): 23,000
Drivers: 25,000
Operation Type: Interstate
Headquarters: 20002 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:36:48.460475+00:00)

Driver types and requirements

Track	CDL Class	Min Experience	Min Age	MVR / DAC policy
OTR Company Driver	A	0 mo	21 (interstate)	No DUI in 5 years; limits on recent violations / case-by-case
Regional Company Driver	A	3 mo	21 (interstate)	≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case
Dedicated Company Driver	A	6 mo	21 (interstate)	≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case

OTR Company Driver — Preferred: H.

Where Knight-Swift Transportation hires

48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Priority metros: Phoenix, AZ, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Memphis, TN, Chattanooga, TN

Source: Knight-Swift careers page (verified 2026-04-20)

Knight-Swift Transportation pay structure (2026)

Company driver

Solo CPM: $0.54–$0.7 per mile
Team CPM: $0.72–$0.88 per mile
Per diem election: up to 20% of miles pulled into tax-free reimbursement
Detention: Paid after 2 hours at customer
Layover: Layover pay after qualifying delay

Bonuses: fuel: True, safety: True, referral: True

Lease purchase

Lease purchase programs historically carry high risk. Run the math against our Lease vs Company vs Owner-Op calculator before signing.

Advertised weekly gross: $1200–$1800

Fine print to verify: Verify true net after lease payment, maintenance escrow, fuel, and insurance deductions. See CALC-02 Lease vs Company vs Owner-Op.

Source: Knight-Swift Transportation recruiting page

Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.

How to apply to Knight-Swift Transportation

Start application: Knight-Swift Transportation driver application portal
Phone screen: expect questions like:
- How many years CDL-A?
- Endorsements?
- MVR and DAC history?
- Home-time preference?
- Can you pass DOT pre-employment drug test?
Road test: conducted in a automatic truck.
Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis

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FMCSA safety record

Review Knight-Swift Transportation's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Knight-Swift Transportation on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:36:48.564302+00:00.

Frequently asked questions

What does Knight-Swift Transportation pay CDL drivers?: Knight-Swift Transportation advertises company-driver pay of $0.54–$0.70 per mile; team $0.72–$0.88 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
What do you need to drive for Knight-Swift Transportation?: For the OTR Company Driver track, Knight-Swift Transportation lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
Where does Knight-Swift Transportation hire CDL drivers?: Knight-Swift Transportation lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00.
How do I apply to drive for Knight-Swift Transportation?: Apply through Knight-Swift Transportation's official driver portal at https://www.driveknight.com/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00.
What is Knight-Swift Transportation's FMCSA safety record?: Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Knight-Swift Transportation operates 23,000 power units and 25,000 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:36:48.564312+00:00.