CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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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Eastern Regional CDL A Drivers NEW & Experienced, up to $.60CPM

  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

EASTERN REGIONAL CDL-A COMPANY TRUCK DRIVER Call & Apply Now! May Trucking Company is hiring ENTRY-LEVEL and EXPERIENCED OTR Truck Drivers! WE OFFER: CPM Based on YOUR Experience Guaranteed Daily...

Truck Driver Company - 6mo EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - U.S. Xpress - OTR

  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago

CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS: GET HIGHER PAY 56 - 60 CPM (BASED ON EXPERIENCE). Earn GREAT PAY, consistent miles and 24/7 support with plenty of freight! Solo OTR Drivers: 2,000+ Miles Per Week On Average!...

Class A CDL Truck Driver

  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: Class A CDL Truck Driver Now Hiring Regional Class A CDL Solo Drivers Company Truck Driver Pay: Up to $96,000 per year - depending on location Weekly home time - 34 hour reset 100%...

Cdl Class A Driver Need It

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 7 days ago

Small family transportation company located in FWB FL 32548, looking for HONEST, RELIABLE - CDL class A driver. Dedicated routes, FL-IA-MN-FL. No East or West coats. 3400-4000 miles per trip. 34h...

Driver-Class A CDL

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Drive for BFS, the #1 name in the industry and America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. At Builders FirstSource,...

Front End Loader/Heavy Truck Driver

  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 13 days ago

Front End Loader Driver for Refuse Collection, Hurlburt Field, FL. Front End Loader collection experience is a MUST. However, candidates with previous experience as dump truck driver, roll off...

Lowboy Driver (Truck Driver)

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 14 days ago

Application Instructions Please read all questions carefully and answer honestly to your best ability. You will be contacted if your job qualifications match the needs of our various project teams...

Full Time - CDL Delivery Driver - Fort Walton Beach

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 19 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $12.01 - $20.48 Per hour Full Time - CDL Delivery Driver - Fort Walton Beach LOWE'S HOME...

CDL Truck Driver Residential - 2333424

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 20 days ago

Job Description: We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a...

CDL Truck Driver Residential

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 22 days ago

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way...

Truck Driver

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 23 days ago

Overview Company Summary MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and...

Truck Driver, Medium

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Employees must provide a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC)....

Flatbed CDL Truck Driver

  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

. - accepting resumes for Flatbed CDL Truck Driver. Pay Rate - $17- 19.50 / Hr DOE** This is a TWO STEP application process. You will receive an email for STEP 2 after you submit your resume....

Demographic Data for Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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 Fort Walton Beach, FL 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 Fort Walton Beach, FL
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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