CDL Truck Driver Jobs in South Bend, IN

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, Regional, Home weekends

  • Notre Dame, IN (2 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Notre Dame, IN (2 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 6 hours ago

responder favorito favorito esconder desocultar marcar Publicado Class A CDL, Regional, Home weekends imagen 1 de 2 remuneracion: 27% OF THE LOAD, ++ job title: Class A tipo de empleo: Looking for...

Truck Driver on-the-job CDL Training

  • Elkhart, IN (14 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Elkhart, IN (14 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 12 hours ago

On-the-Job CDL Training Program Truck Driving Job** Make more of yourself and for yourself. If you qualify, **Roehl Transport will pay you to get your CDL ( & earn a great a living** **as a...

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

  • South Bend, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 1 day ago

Werner is Hiring CDL-A Company Drivers More Than Half Our Professional Drivers Make Over $75,000 and Our Top 25% Make Over $85,000! Multiple Route and Home Time Options to Fit Your Lifestyle!...

Dedicated CDL-A Truck Driver - Average $75,000 to $85,000 Per Year

  • South Bend, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 1 day ago

Werner is Hiring Dedicated CDL-A Drivers Average Earnings of $75,000& - $85,000& Per Year - Up to $5,000& Sign On Bonus!* Consistent and Reliable Home Time Options to Fit Your Lifestyle! Great Pay...

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

  • South Bend, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 1 day ago

Werner is Hiring CDL-A Company Drivers Multiple Route Options - Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! More Than Half Our Professional Drivers Make Over $75,000& and Our Top 25% Make Over $85,000! Great Pay...

CDL A Driver

  • Nappanee, IN (21 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nappanee, IN (21 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Driver's License Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process Web Reference AJF/846001675-930 Posted Date Thu, 26 Jun 2025 To apply for this position you will complete an application...

CDL Class A West Coast Truck Driver

  • South Bend, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 3 days ago

un CDL Class A West Coast Truck Driver image 1 of 1 employment type: CDL Class A Wesst Coast Dedicated Drivers at 72cpm! Route Info Average 12 stops per run Average stop completed in under 20...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Earn $1,500+/Week - 9 months Exp.

  • Bridgman, MI (24 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgman, MI (24 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Ryder is Now Hiring Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers in Benton Harbor, MI! Home Weekends - Earn $1,500+/Week + $5,000 Loyalty Bonus Top Pay & Incentives: Home Weekends Earn $1,500+ per week Solo Miles...

CDL Class A Truck Driver

  • New Paris, IN (24 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Paris, IN (24 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Now Hiring Class A Truck Driver in the New Paris, IN Area! - MUST have at least 12 Months of Class A Truck Driving Experience. Truck Driver Description: Pay: $28 an hour Truck Driver shift: 7am -...

88M Truck Driver

  • Elkhart, IN (14 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elkhart, IN (14 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 4 days ago

As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are the backbone of military support. By transporting cargo and supplies, you'll play an integral role in keeping the Guard moving forward. In...

Truck Driver - Elwood Dedicated Fleet

  • Goshen, IN (21 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Goshen, IN (21 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 8 days ago

This dedicated truck driving job offers no-touch freight (you're not loading or unloading). Drivers tend to stay on this fleet saying that work, home time and pay are like "clockwork". Your loads...

Truck Driver

  • Goshen, IN (21 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Goshen, IN (21 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 8 days ago

In our over the road Flatbed Fleet, youll haul unique freight mostly east of I-35 (though you may have loads that'll take you through any of the lower 48 states and Canada). As you see the nation,...

Truck Driver, CDL A - Martin's Warehouse

  • South Bend, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 8 days ago

**Heres what youll need:** + High school diploma or GED (preferred) + Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (required) + Six Months or at least 50,000 miles of all seasons commercial...

Truck Driver - Experienced in Dump Truck with Tag Trailer

  • South Bend, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 9 days ago

**Requirements:** - Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). - Proven experience driving a dump truck with a tag trailer. - Ability to pass a drug test. - Willingness to travel extensively within...

Truck Driver Dedicated Weekly

  • Elkhart, IN (14 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elkhart, IN (14 miles from South Bend, IN)
  • 9 days ago

TRUCK DRIVER DEDICATED Class A Dedicated $1,400 to $1,500 Week Home weekly No Touch Freight Deliver to Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan, Oklahoma...

Demographic Data for South Bend, IN

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in South Bend, IN

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 South Bend, IN offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
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 South Bend, IN
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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