CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Sylmar, 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 - Intermodal truck driver

  • Glendale, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Intermodal truck driver Average pay: $1,340-$1,640 weekly Home time: Daily Experience: 12 months or greater CDL experience Overview + Haul containers secured to company-owned chassis. + 99%...

Warehouse Associate / Box Truck Driver

  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

We Ship Express is a growing logistics company that has operations located nationwide. We are seeking someone who is looking to get their foot in the door with a quickly growing company. About the...

Class A Driver

  • Vernon, CA (24 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vernon, CA (24 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Driver's License with a clean driving record Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience Must possess and be able to present a valid non-expired interstate Medical Card Must be able to lift, carry...

CDL-A - Regional Van Truckload truck driver - Western 11

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Regional Van Truckload truck driver - Western 11 Average pay: $1,150-$1,410 weekly Home time: Every three weeks Experience: All CDL holders Overview + Predictable power lanes with a high volume of...

Class A CDL Driver

  • Sun Valley, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sun Valley, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Family owned and operated business. Looking for a reliable class A driver for dry van loads. Ready to work and good communicator. CA to NV roundtrips. 2020 Freightliner Cascadia automatic with APU...

Class A Driver Needed Dry Van

  • Glendale, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 2 days ago

2023 Kenworth trucks Automatic Trucks 55 cents per mile I most of loads are multiple drops all included in CPM Truck yard in Sun Valley Long Distance Trucking Job Requirements Over 2 year of...

CDL-A Driver - Average $89,000 Per Year - Home Weekly - Full Benefits

  • Palmdale, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago

C.R. England is now hiring CDL-A Team Drivers in Colton, CA! Home Weekly - Drivers Average $89,000 Annually* THIS DEDICATED DAYLIGHT LANE OFFERS Home weekly; 34-hour reset weekly Drivers average...

Class A CDL Local Owner Operator

  • San Fernando, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Fernando, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Owner Operator / Operators / O/O / Home Daily / Home-Daily / Owner-Operators / Owner-Operator / Weekend / Fuel / Direct-Deposit / Direct Deposit / CDL Class A / Class-A cdl, cdl a, cdl class a, cdl...

Driver - CDL (B)

  • Sun Valley, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sun Valley, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement....

Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

  • Valencia, CA (15 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Valencia, CA (15 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Immediately Hiring a Dedicated SOLO Class A CDL Driver in Valencia, CA. We want the right Employee to Drive with us at Ryder. For more info Call William or Text"Valencia Local"to ......

Class A driver needed

  • Sylmar, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA
  • 5 days ago

Looking for a class a driver with at least 2 year experience wanting to work,must be willing to work some weekends. OTR work,long distance driver, might work some local loads as well. Dry van and...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Multiple Route and Home Time Options

  • Burbank, CA (10 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (10 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 6 days ago

A CDL At least 1 month (30 days) of commercial driving experience required Acceptable driving record Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) Meet...

CDL Truck Driver - Up to $5,000 Sign-On - Multiple Routes

  • Agua Dulce, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Agua Dulce, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 6 days ago

A CDL At least 1 months (30 days) & of commercial driving experience is required Acceptable driving record Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations...

Local CDL A Truck Driver - 10 PM Shift - $25/hr

  • Palmdale, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago

of Assignment: Dedicated Hours Per Shift: 8 Hours Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Shift Start Time: 02:00 pm Working Days: Monday-Tuesday, Friday-Sunday Transmission Type: Automatic Job Requirements CDL Class...

Truck Driver Class A Good Pay

  • La Crescenta, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • La Crescenta, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 12 days ago

truck driver Class-A license For over the RoadOR, WA, CO, UT, NV, CA, AZ.Min. 2 yrs. ExpGOOD PAY CASHYard in Onatrio/Perris, CA(818) ...

Demographic Data for Sylmar, CA

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.5%
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 Sylmar, CA
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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