CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Hawaii

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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OTR Class A Truck Driver

  • HI
  • 1 day ago
  • HI
  • 1 day ago

Join STL Truckers LLC as an OTR Class A Truck Driver! Enjoy steady miles, competitive pay, and the opportunity to haul dry van, reefer, or flatbed loads nationwide. Must have a valid CDL A and at...

Hilo Driver CDL A

  • Keaau, HI
  • 2 days ago
  • Keaau, HI
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Valid Class A CDL License Complete PUC medical requirements Clean and verifiable driving history Flexibility to work various schedules a must Knowledge of local and heavy weight routes...

Truck Driver

  • Lihue, HI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lihue, HI
  • 2 days ago

Truck Driver Saltchuk Marine Shared Services dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Hawaii, Lihue Jun 04, 2025 Summary Naniq is a third-party...

Experienced Class A CDL Driver, Pearl City

  • Pearl City, HI
  • 4 days ago
  • Pearl City, HI
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview C&S Wholesale Grocers/Hawaiian Housewares desires to create the country's safest, efficient, and service-forward fleet. As a Professional Driver with C&S Wholesale Grocers, you...

CDL Class A Truck Driver Maui, HI Night Shift $36.50/Hour to Start

  • Waipahu, HI
  • 5 days ago
  • Waipahu, HI
  • 5 days ago

Overview Class A CDL Driver (Maui, HI) Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to be a member of a focused, driven team?...

Class A CDL Driver

  • Waikoloa, HI
  • 5 days ago
  • Waikoloa, HI
  • 5 days ago

Brown Development LLC Established Luxury home building contractor, Brown Development, seeks: Experienced truck driver with Class A CDL License, to haul sand, rocks, gravel with dump truck, haul heavy...

CDL Delivery Driver - Coca-Cola Bottling of Hawaii

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 6 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 6 days ago

Pay range $25.00 - $31.50 per hour Depending on Experience. - $2 per hour shift premium. - $500 Signing Bonus (Paid at 60 days of employment) - $500 retention bonuses paid at 6-month and 12-month...

CDL A Driver - Trucking (Hiring Bonus: $1,000)

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 6 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 6 days ago

Looking for full-time CDL A Drivers to join our Trucking Team who work well in a fast-paced team environment, is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and efficiently multi-tasks to ensure timely...

Heavy Truck Driver - Repair and Maintenance Operations (Honolulu Unit)

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 7 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 7 days ago

Description Salary Range: Heavy Truck Driver, BC-07: $5,078.00 per month Examples of Duties Operates a truck representative of the class in hauling sand, rocks, aggregates, dirt and other...

Maui Delivery Driver CDL B

  • Kahului, HI
  • 7 days ago
  • Kahului, HI
  • 7 days ago

REQUIREMENTS Valid Class B CDL License Complete PUC medical requirements Clean and verifiable driving history Flexibility to work various schedules a must Knowledge of local and heavy weight routes...

Heavy Truck Driver - Repair and Maintenance Operations (Honolulu Unit)

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 7 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 7 days ago

Salary Range: Heavy Truck Driver, BC-07: $5,078.00 per month Operates a truck representative of the class in hauling sand, rocks, aggregates, dirt and other materials; Operates a tank truck having...

Truck Driver - Class B

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 11 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 11 days ago

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 total revenues reaching approximately $3.6 billion. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as...

Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route)

  • Kahului, HI
  • 11 days ago
  • Kahului, HI
  • 11 days ago

view our Driver Job Preview Video $33.25 / hour Position fills in for delivery drivers who are not available for their shifts (due to vacation, illness, etc.). Routes for the relief driver...

Non-CDL Delivery Driver

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 14 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 14 days ago

Koha Foods is one of Hawaii's largest Asian and specialty food distributors supplying local vendors, restaurants, supermarkets and other stores with a wide array of food items and products,...

Truck Driver (CDL A)

  • Kapolei, HI
  • 14 days ago
  • Kapolei, HI
  • 14 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other...

Demographic Data for Hawaii

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Hawaii

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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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