CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Texarkana, AR

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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Class A CDL Drivers - No Experience

  • Texarkana, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Texarkana, AR
  • 1 day ago

CLASS A CDL DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE TMC Transportation Texarkana, AR (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details TMC Transportation is growing and needs more Class A CDL Drivers!...

Truck Driver - Class A

  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid...

Truck Driver

  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Ranked among Forbes Best Employers in America 2017, Ferrellgas knows dedicated superior service starts with supported employees. Ferrellgas is searching for a customer-focused Full-Time...

CDL Class A Driver Owner Operators - Queen City, TX to IA, MO,SC,OH,NC

  • Queen City, TX (22 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Queen City, TX (22 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 5 days ago

CDL A Owner Operators-Queen City, TX to Midwest - Dry Van Round Trips (roughly) 2 rounds per week $3,200 weekly (roughly), to the truck, after the company has taken their percentage 2500 miles/...

Class A CDL Driver

  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 7 days ago
  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 7 days ago

Class A CDL Driver Hours: Home 3-5 nights per week Pay: $75,000-85,000 DOE Location: Texarkana, TX Apply Now: ExpressTexarkana.com - Pay by the mile ($0.58/mile after probation), stops, downtime and...

Class A CDL Driver - Req. ID: 3183

  • Fulton, AR (12 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fulton, AR (12 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 9 days ago

Ultimately, the Class A CDL Driver will contribute to the overall efficiency and reliability of our logistics operations....

Class A CDL Driver

  • Texarkana, AR
  • 19 days ago
  • Texarkana, AR
  • 19 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Operation of Vehicle, Pre-Trip Inspections, Load Securement,Loading and Unloading Assistance, Tarping and Untarping, RouteManagement,...

CDL Truck Driver Residential - 2329847

  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 19 days ago
  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 19 days ago

CDL Truck Driver Residential - 2329847 Job Employer Name: Waste ManagementSpiderID: 13952301 Location: TEXARKANA, TexasDate Posted: 2/27/2025 Wage:Category: Driving/Delivery Job Code: 2329847 Number...

Class A CDL Regional Driver - Flatbed

  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 28 days ago
  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 28 days ago

CLASS A CDL REGIONAL DRIVER - FLATBED TMC Transportation Texarkana, TX (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details TMC Transportation is growing and needs more Class A CDL Drivers!...

CDL A Shuttle Truck Driver - Sysco East Texas - Texarkana (R156287)

  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 45+ days ago

Doubles/Triples Endorsement Physical Demands Touch freight - may need to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds occasionally....

CDL A Truck Driver Regional

  • Hope, AR (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hope, AR (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 90+ days ago

Home weekly for reset $1330-$1700 a week No Touch freight Run the Midwest and West Coast areas NO NYC or NORTHEAST Top of the line automatic trucks Hauling reefer and some dry van Driver bonuses...

Get Your Class A CDL - Drive for TMC

  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 90+ days ago

Driver GET YOUR CLASS A CDL - DRIVE FOR TMC TMC Transportation Texarkana, TX (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details Would you like to drive for TMC but don't have your Class A CDL?...

CDL Truck Driver

  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Texarkana, TX (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 90+ days ago

Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement. Must have a clean driver record....

CDL Truck Driver Home Daily

  • Ashdown, AR (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ashdown, AR (21 miles from Texarkana, AR)
  • 90+ days ago

Requisition Number: 25428 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential,...

Demographic Data for Texarkana, AR

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Texarkana, AR

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 Texarkana, AR offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
4.4%
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 Texarkana, AR
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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