CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Claymont, DE

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 - Company Truck

  • Pennsauken, NJ (22 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ (22 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago

Class A CDL for company truck position opened Full time position Hourly TWIC card and 2 years experience required Dealing with local ports, Penn Terminal and Packer Terminal, and local deliveries...

Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago

Immediately Hiring a Dedicated SOLO Class A CDL Driver in Cherry Hill, NJ. We want the right Employee to Drive with us at Ryder. For More Info Call Starline or Text "Cherry Hill" to ... See and...

Truck Driver CDL B Home Daily Solo

  • Newark, DE (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Newark, DE (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago

Immediate opening for a SOLO Class B CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Newark, DE You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like. $800 or more per week...

Truck Driver

  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago

Valid US Class B CDL (commercial driver's license), with a P (Passenger) endorsement and the "L" (Air Brake) restriction removed....

CDL A Driver

  • Camden, NJ (19 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ (19 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 8 hours ago

Mamo Transportation is Contracting Experienced CDL A & B Drive-Away Drivers to Relocate Commercial Vehicles from Area Customers to Various Locations throughout the United States This Position Is...

Truck Driver - Class A Floater

  • Mickleton, NJ (10 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mickleton, NJ (10 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 8 hours ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Average $83200 annually Weekly pay guarantee Home daily Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral What you will do: Cover...

East Coast Regional Top 50% CDL A Drivers Avg $71,160. Home

  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 8 hours ago

Crete Carrier offers home weekends running an East Coast regional. Salary: Top 50% average $71,160 per year CPM: Starting pay $.56 to $.59 cpm Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer...

Cdl A Driver

  • Swedesboro, NJ (5 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (5 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 9 hours ago

un CDL A DRIVER (South jersey) compensation: 1099 employment type: job title: Truck driver Truck driver needed for dedicated account Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job...

Local CDL Class A Driver

  • Camden, NJ (19 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ (19 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 23 hours ago

Take a moment to review a video to learn more about driving for Mauser: Monday-Friday (Regional / Local Routes) Home Daily Driver Friendly Quarterly Safety Bonus! Potential earnings of $2,000 for...

160001-Truck Driver

  • Glen Mills, PA (8 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Glen Mills, PA (8 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 23 hours ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Regional CDL A Driver Home Every Weekend. Job in Pennsylvania Gr8Jobs

  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Regional CDL-A Truck Driver Home Every Weekend Join F leetmaster Express, where your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and consistent home time. What We Offer:...

Local Class A CDL driver

  • Malvern, PA (17 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Malvern, PA (17 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago

un Local Class A CDL driver (Malvern) Sobbing Enterprises image 1 of 1 compensation: Percentage based employment type: job title: Local Class A CDL driver Sobbing Enterprises is looking for a...

3rd Shift Non-CDL Truck Driver

  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago

CTDI is a large-scale Engineering, Repair, and Logistics company that services the country's largest wireless telecommunications providers, as well as the largest High-speed Internet & Cable...

Experienced OTR CDL-A Truck Driver

  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Experienced OTR CDL-A Truck Driver Do you have 1 year of OTR experience and are longing for something better? At J.S. Helwig & Son, better is not just what we do, and how we do it, the relentless...

CDL A Company Driver - Local. Job in Pennsylvania Gr8Jobs

  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago

KAG Energy, a division of Kenan Advantage Group, is currently hiring Local Truck Driver in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive...

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Claymont, DE

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 Claymont, DE 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 Claymont, DE
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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