Kern County jobs
The driver jobs hiring in Bakersfield right now.
Oilfield hauling
Crude, water, frac sand around Kern County's oil patch. Hazmat/tanker endorsements pay big.
$85K–$110K+*
Agriculture freight
Produce, livestock, dairy, grain. Year-round work with predictable home time.
$60K–$85K
Regional & dedicated
Run set lanes across CA/AZ/NV. Home weekly or more.
$70K–$95K
LTL / linehaul
FedEx Freight, XPO, ABF and others run hubs near Bakersfield.
$70K–$100K
Construction / dump
Class B work supporting Kern's construction boom.
$50K–$75K
Local delivery
Home every night. Beverage, grocery, food service routes.
$55K–$75K
Pay ranges shown are typical Kern County, CA compensation based on industry reporting and local employer postings — not a guarantee of employment or earnings. Actual pay depends on experience, endorsements, hours, employer, route, and market conditions. National median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $54,320/year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS).
Kern County's Trusted Choice
We recommend Kern Trucking School
For drivers in Bakersfield and across Kern County, Kern Trucking School is the straight-line path from where you are today to a steady, high-paying career behind the wheel.
- ELDT-compliant theory + behind-the-wheel training
- Class A program in as little as 4 weeks
- DMV-approved curriculum based right here in Bakersfield
- Job-placement assistance with Kern County carriers
- Financing, WIOA, and VA benefit options available
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