Kern County · McFarland, CA
CDL training near McFarland, California.
Why McFarland drivers choose trucking.
McFarland sits in one of the densest stretches of Kern County agriculture. Drivers here move produce out to packing houses, cold storage, and onto Highway 99 for regional and OTR runs.
Industries hiring CDL drivers near McFarland
- Stone fruit & grape harvest
- Almond hulling
- Cold storage
- Regional freight
Typical pay for McFarland-area drivers
- Entry-level local Class A$55K–$70K*
- Regional / dedicated$70K–$90K
- Oilfield / hazmat$85K–$110K+
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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