CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Alabama

A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Truck Driver plays a critical role in the transportation industry by ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods. Their tasks include planning routes, inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods). It is their responsibility to manage loads, keep logs of their activities, report any incidents or issues encountered, and maintain a professional and customer-focused attitude. CDL Truck Drivers are key links in the supply chain, as they facilitate the movement of goods from manufacturers to consumers, impacting sectors such as retail, food services, and manufacturing.

Prior to becoming a CDL Truck Driver, an individual might have held roles such as a delivery driver, warehouse worker, or freight handler. These positions provide the necessary experience in handling goods, understanding delivery protocols, and operating within the logistics sector. In addition to prior experience, a CDL Truck Driver must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and often undergo further specialized training depending on the type of materials they transport. Essential skills for this role include a solid understanding of road safety, excellent time management to ensure timely deliveries, mechanical knowledge to perform basic vehicle maintenance, and physical stamina to manage long hours on the road.

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Truck Driver

  • Hartselle, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hartselle, AL
  • 7 hours ago

Job Summary Truck Driver is responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up...

Part Time - CDL Delivery Driver

  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 7 hours ago

Essential Functions: Customer Service Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs Seeks out customers to...

Class A CDL Driver

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 hours ago

We are looking for a Class A CDL A Truck driver to join our team. This position offers consistent home time that you can depend on and a laid-back environment that you will love working for. If...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Daily - Earn $67,364/Year + No-Touch

  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 13 hours ago

Hub Group is Now Hiring Intermodal CDL-A Drivers in Ringgold, GA Earn $67,364 per Year - Home Daily - No-Touch Freight Top Pay & Benefits: Local routes, home daily Earn $67,364 annually No-touch...

CDL-A Truck Driver/Dedicated, OTR & Teams

  • Madison, AL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Madison, AL
  • 15 hours ago

CDL-A Truck Driver Jobs: Earn up to $70K+ / Yr (Dedicated, OTR & Teams) CDL-A Truck Driver ***** Earn up to $70K+ / Yr! Top-Paying CDL A Job ***** ROUTES Home Weekly or Even Daily available in...

Cdl A Truck Drivers - New Pay Package - Flexible Home Time

  • Knoxville, AL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Knoxville, AL
  • 20 hours ago

Pemberton Truck Lines needs professional truck drivers to haul Dry Van, No Touch Freight in the Southeast and Midwest. NO NORTH EAST OR NORTH WEST SIGN ON BONUS $1000.00 Apply Here: COMPANY...

Cdl A Drivers - $0 Down & Free Trailer - Lease Purchase Program

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 hours ago

TRUCK DRIVERS For the rest of this month, we are presenting you our latest deal: $0 Down Payment! Free Trailer! No Escrow! One-Day Orientation! But that's not all, we are also giving: Referral...

Great pay up to 30% from gross for company driver this!Depends on the routes (short or long) - 2500$-4000$ our Drivers make estimated NET weekly and more (Our drivers make this month more than a...

CDL A OTR Truck Driver - Reefer (1099)

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 hours ago

Get PAID Up to.80 CPM 2500 + miles/weekly (pay rates are based on verified drivers experience) - 1099 position - Well kept and maintained equipment - Direct Deposit every Friday - 2 weeks OTR /...

CDL Truck Driver - Roll Off - 2335229

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. Its a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every...

CDL A Truck Driver

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago

Jamie Tharpe Trucking: Class A CDL Driver Position - Full Time Role Hiring Area: Montgomery, AL 36104 Zero Touch & Every Other Weekend Home Time for 2 full days 100% No Touch Freight $1,400 to...

Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

  • Gadsden, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Gadsden, AL
  • 1 day ago

Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Gadsden, AL For More Info Call Gloria or Text "Gadsden" to ......

CDL Truck Driver - Solo and Team Positions - 6 months Exp. Required

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

CFI is now hiring Experienced Regional CDL-A Drivers! Excellent Pay and Benefits - Regional Routes Top Drivers Earn $100,000+ Annually - 90% No-Touch Freight Why Drive for CFI: Solo & Team...

Class A Truck Driver

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

Class A Truck Driver Birmingham, Alabama - Posted on July 11, 2025 Published By Catrina Reed Now hiring CDL-A drivers in Birmingham!! Trillium drivers is looking for a CDL-A Truck driver for a...

Class A CDL, Regional, Home weekends

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

Class A CDL, Regional, Home weekends image 1 of 2 compensation: 27% OF THE LOAD, PLUS employment type: job title: Class A Mawson and Mawson has the freight, No Layoffs, Family owned If your a...

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CDL Truck Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

CDL Truck Drivers in Alabama offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
16.0%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
4.5%
Some College
3.7%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CDL Truck Drivers in Alabama
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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