CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Erie, CO

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 Driver

  • Berthoud, CO (16 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Berthoud, CO (16 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 12 days ago

Roberts Excavation is a Northern Colorado Utility and Earthwork Contractor. We are hiring a Class A CDL driver with heavy haul & aggregate experience. We are a family-oriented company in business...

Local-Regional CDL A drivers needed

  • Henderson, CO (14 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Henderson, CO (14 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 7 hours ago

Local-Regional CDL A Drivers Needed at CAST - Sign on Bonus $5000 for first 4 qualified drivers hired!! ($2000 without Hazmat endorsement) Would you like to be a part of a company that values...

CDL A Truck Driver Home Weekly Earn $96,000-$110,000 Annually!

  • Boulder, CO (9 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO (9 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 7 hours ago

CDL A Truck Driver Home Weekly Earn $1,845-$2,115 Weekly! Pay & Benefits: $0.95-$1.02 CPM; Based on Experience Earn $96,000-$110,000 Annually Mileage Pay increases every 6 months until maxed...

Class A Drivers Needed for Dedicated Lanes- $10,000 Performance Bonus

  • Commerce City, CO (18 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Commerce City, CO (18 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 7 hours ago

Hiring Now!!! $10,000 Performance/Safety Bonus We are LG Trucking, Inc an asset based refrigerated carrier with over 23 years in business. We are well known between shippers and receivers for our...

CDL- A Truck Driver Local

  • Henderson, CO (14 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Henderson, CO (14 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 7 hours ago

CDL- A Truck Driver Local, $37.22 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday Our drivers are home every day! Available PTO may be used immediately upon hire. Come and experience the difference with R+L...

Midsouth Regional CDL A Drivers Average $90,774.

  • Dupont, CO (16 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Dupont, CO (16 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 10 hours ago

Crete Carrier offers a Midsouth Regional. Salary: Top 50% average $90,774 per year CPM: Starting pay $.58 to $.61 cpm Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL

Class A CDL - Tanker Hazmat Driver - Owner Operator. Job in Loveland Gr8Jobs

  • Loveland, CO (22 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Loveland, CO (22 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 15 hours ago

Grammer Logistics runs a diverse fleet with many commodities that are used in everyday life! Sulfuric Acid, Ammonia, Propane / Butane, Natural Gas Condensate, Acetic Acid, Nitric Acid, and several...

Class A CDL - Tanker Hazmat Driver - Owner Operator. Job in Colorado Gr8Jobs

  • Boulder, CO (9 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO (9 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 15 hours ago

Grammer Logistics runs a diverse fleet with many commodities that are used in everyday life! Sulfuric Acid, Ammonia, Propane / Butane, Natural Gas Condensate, Acetic Acid, Nitric Acid, and several...

Class A CDL - Tanker Hazmat Driver - Owner Operator. Job in Broomfield Gr8Jobs

  • Westminster, CO (16 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Westminster, CO (16 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 15 hours ago

Grammer Logistics runs a diverse fleet with many commodities that are used in everyday life! Sulfuric Acid, Ammonia, Propane / Butane, Natural Gas Condensate, Acetic Acid, Nitric Acid, and several...

Truck Driver (CDL-A Required)

  • Aurora, CO (24 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, CO (24 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Pacific Shipping Is Hiring Regional CDL A Truck Drivers! ? Earn Up To $110,000 Per Year - Home Weekly- Average 3,200 Miles Per Week $5,000 Sign On Bonus Driver MUST HAVE CDL A and 18 Months of...

Yard Truck Driver - Class A

  • Aurora, CO (24 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, CO (24 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A Yard Drivers Earn $30.60 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Local, Home Daily Occasional local route or back haul You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck...

Commercial Truck Driver

  • Commerce City, CO (18 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce City, CO (18 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 1 day ago

TITLE: Commercial Truck DriverREQUIREMENTS: 1 year of experience as a Commercial Truck Driver, FreightTruck Driver, or similar occupations required.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: CDL...

CDL Truck Driver Commercial Swing

  • Commerce City, CO (18 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce City, CO (18 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 1 day ago

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team...

Professional Class A Drivers wanted Cheyenne, CO

  • Boulder, CO (9 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (9 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Come drive with Reed Hurst Trucking! Seeking Single and Team Class A CDL Drivers to join our team delivering cryogenic gases. Pocatello, ID Price, UT Cheyenne, WY Cortez, CO Company Summary: Reed...

CDL-A Truck Driver Linehaul

  • Aurora, CO (24 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (24 miles from Erie, CO)
  • 2 days ago

CDL A Truck Driver Linehaul, Earn up to $95,000 yearly (74 C.P.M.) Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Our drivers are home every day! Available PTO may be used immediately upon hire. Come...

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Erie, CO

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 Erie, CO offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
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 Erie, CO
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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