Weekly earnings for professional car haulers and auto transport drivers typically range from $1,200 to over $2,500, translating to annual incomes between $60,000 and $120,000 or more. Compensation depends heavily on whether the driver operates as a company employee or an independent owner-operator, the type of trailer utilized (open multi-car wedge trailers versus specialized enclosed units), distance per haul, experience level, and the specific per-mile or per-car commission splits negotiated with the carrier.