CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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 Company Driver - Multiple Route Options - Earn $75k+/Year

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Werner is Now Hiring CDL-A Company Drivers! Multiple Route Options and Pay Packages! More Than Half of Our Professional Drivers Make Over $75,000 and Our Top 25% Make Over $85,000! Excellent Pay &...

Class "A" Drivers Wanted

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Founded in 1983, our family-owned and operated company is one of the nation's fastest growing truckload services providers. Thanks to our loyal customers and employees, we are able to provide...

Experienced Class A Driver

  • Lamont, CA (11 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lamont, CA (11 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago

I am looking for a couple of experienced and responsible drivers to put in trucks immediately, flat bed experience is preffered. I have been in business as an owner operator for 30 years and have...

Class A CDL DRIVERS WANTED PAID WEEKLY

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago

un Class A CDL DRIVERS WANTED!!! PAID WEEKLY!! (Bakersfield) AMRIT TRANSPORT LLC compensation: PAID $0.45 CPM TO $0.50 CPM employment type: job title: CDL Class A Driver Wanted WE OFFER COMPANY...

OTR CDL A Driver

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago

Class A CDL Truck Driver Position Available North East to California....

Local CDL A Truck Driver

  • Shafter, CA (17 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Shafter, CA (17 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A Proven experience as a class A CDL driver with a satisfactory MVR driving record....

Class-A CDL Driver, Seasonal (Sharfter, CA)

  • Shafter, CA (17 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Shafter, CA (17 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive...

Come Earn What You Are Worth! - Hiring Class A Drivers! New Trucks!

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: COME EARN WHAT YOU ARE WORTH! ONLINE APPLICATION: www.DriveWithMahal.com CALL: ... x 3 (Recruiting) TEXT : ... - Ronnie Sanchez (Se Habla Espanol) Mahal Bros is seeking...

Driver-CDL A

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain and fire protection products in the United States. Operating approximately 320 branches nationwide, the...

Class A Drivers$62,400-$100,000 annually & Sign On Bonus for 12 months

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

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Class A Drivers Needed

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

Hiring class A CDL Drivers Run 48 States Dedicated Dry Van We OFFER: Great Pay Experienced Solo up to.60 CPM Experienced Dry Teams Up To.65 CPM Detention after 1 hr @$16/hr Year round work. Out...

Class A CDL drivers

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

Wanted CDL Drivers Hiring immediately today REEFER Have lane CA TO, AL, GA Fl Hiring for TEAMS AND SOLO we pay all empty and loaded miles we give advance if they needed 2-3 day home when you back...

NOW HIRING: Class A Drivers

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

Now Hiring: Class A Driver Temp to Hire! | Local California Routes | Home Daily Are you a skilled Class A driver with flatbed experience and expertise in 13-speed manual transmissions? Looking for...

Class A CDL DRIVERS WANTED PAID WEEKLY

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

WE OFFER COMPANY DRIVERS: * Great Pay for company drivers, Paid $0.45 CPM.50 CPM * Get home WEEKLY! * Paid Weekly!! * Newest Freightliner Cascadia Equipment FULLY LOADED * ALL Miles Paid * $100...

Hiring Cdl-A Truck Driver-Green Globe Inc

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago

GREEN GLOBE INC 2413 S UNION AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 OTR--OVER THE ROAD 0.50-CPM-REEFER-YEAR AROUND BUSINESS... MOST OF THE LOADS PICKUP FROM -BAKERSFIELD--DELANO--FRESNO AREA GREAT HOME TIME...

Demographic Data for Bakersfield, CA

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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 Bakersfield, CA 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 Bakersfield, CA
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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