CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Alaska

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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CDL - A Driver

  • Soldotna, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Soldotna, AK
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Team and Earn a $2,000.00 Sign-On-Bonus! See yourself at Odyssey as our new local CDL-A Driver. Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring Odyssey Alaska, a division of Odyssey Logistics & Technology...

CDL - B Driver

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Team and Earn a $2,000.00 Sign-On-Bonus! See yourself at Odyssey as our new local CDL-B Driver. Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring Odyssey Alaska, is your trusted and reliable transportation...

Class A Driver Needed ALL LOCAL ROUTES

  • Sterling, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Sterling, AK
  • 3 days ago

I looking for 3 class A drivers to do flat bed deliveries for Home Depot. Must be able to operate a moffet, experience requited, the compensation is $250.00 and your paid as a 1099. These are the...

Class A Driver needed local routes

  • Aleknagik, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Aleknagik, AK
  • 3 days ago

Class A Driver needed local routes (Anchorage, AK) FFTW Enterprises compensation: $250.00 DAILY employment type: experience level: mid level job title: DRIVER Looking for drviers that can operate...

Class A Driver needed local routes

  • Sterling, AK
  • 6 days ago
  • Sterling, AK
  • 6 days ago

Looking for drviers that can operate a Flat bed and Moffet to perform deliveries. All routes are local and pay is $250.00 a day 6 days a week.

Class A Driver needed local routes

  • Aleknagik, AK
  • 6 days ago
  • Aleknagik, AK
  • 6 days ago

Looking for drviers that can operate a Flat bed and Moffet to perform deliveries. All routes are local and pay is $250.00 a day 6 days a week.

Transport Driver (Tractor Trailer) - CDL A

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 7 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 7 days ago

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or...

Transport Driver (Tractor Trailer) - CDL A

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 10 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 10 days ago

Position drives a tractor/trailer truck to make local regional deliveries (up to 275 mile radius) of predominantly finished products or raw materials/supplies to company distribution and...

Truck Driver

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 14 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications To operate our company vehicles, you must have a minimum of a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with HAZMAT, tanker, and air brake endorsements as well as a valid Medical Examiners...

Class A Driver - Anchorage

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 14 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 14 days ago

Company Description Charlies Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we...

Pet Zoo FREIGHT HANDLER / DRIVER (Class B CDL)

  • Palmer, AK
  • 20 days ago
  • Palmer, AK
  • 20 days ago

Join Alaskas Own Pet Supply Store Since 1987! Our mission is to share our passion for animals with our customers by providing customers with a knowledgeable staff and access to a wide selection of...

Delivery Driver CDL A/B - Odom

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 25 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 25 days ago

Job Description We are looking for a Delivery Driver that has a Class A/B License and willing to work for a great company with amazing benefits and bonuses! Delivery Drivers deliver and unload...

Local Delivery Driver - CDL A

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 25 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 25 days ago

PBNA $34.40 / hour CLICK HERE to view our Driver Job Preview Video Position will deliver to all types of customers including Foodservice. Drives the delivery vehicle and delivers product to the...

LF Septic Installer or Driver w/ Class A CDL. $35-45/hr

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 25 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 25 days ago

un LF Septic Installer or Driver w/ Class A CDL. $35-45/hr JR's Septic Pumping & Excavation compensation: $35-45/hr employment type: job title: Equipment Operator Looking for septic installer,...

Local Delivery Driver - CDL A

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 28 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 28 days ago

view our Driver Job Preview Video Position will deliver to all types of customers including Foodservice. Drives the delivery vehicle and delivers product to the store. Responsible for ongoing...

Demographic Data for Alaska

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Alaska

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 Alaska offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.1%
Bachelor's Degree
16.0%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
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 Alaska
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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