CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Leawood, KS

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 B CDL Delivery Driver

  • Belton, MO (12 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Belton, MO (12 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 21 hours ago

Job Description Time Type: Full time Role Details: Time Type: Full Time Starting Pay: $23 / HR Job Location: 212 IH-35 North, Belton, TX, 76513 Job Summary: The delivery driver will transfer...

Truck Driver - Elwood Dedicated Fleet

  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 23 hours 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...

Local CDL A or CDL B Driver

  • Bonner Springs, KS (17 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bonner Springs, KS (17 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)....

CDL A Truck Driver

  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago

We're actively seeking a Class A CDL Driver for a multiple stop delivery route in the Ottawa, KS area. CDL Driver may need to tarp or strap....

CDL A Driver - Great Benefits!

  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago

We're actively seeking a Class A CDL Driver for a multiple stop delivery route in the Ottawa, KS area. CDL Driver may need to tarp or strap....

Commercial Roofer/ CDL License Class A Driver

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Flynn is seeking to hire a Commercial Roofer with a Class A CDL Licnese through the UNION Local 20!...

CDL A Truck Drivers - Dry Van - $1,200 Weekly - Home Daily

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago

A CDL Minimum 6 months of recent tractor-trailer experience Position is based in Kansas City, MO; Must live within 40 miles of location....

Truck Driver on-the-job CDL Training

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day 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...

OTR CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS - $.57 - $.64 CPM + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago

OTR CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS: GET HIGHER PAY $.57 - $.64 CPM (based on experience) NOW WITH $1,000 Sign On Bonus! Don't Wait, Call Now! Earn Great Pay, consistent miles & 24/7 support! Solo Drivers:...

CDL Operator

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago

18962 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical,...

Roll Off CDL-B Driver

  • Gardner, KS (20 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gardner, KS (20 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago

We're actively seeking a Class B CDL Driver for a multiple stop delivery route in a Roll off truck out of Kansas City, KS. CDL Driver MUST have prior Roll off experience....

Truck Driver Local Class A

  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Earn $31.36 per hour plus overtimer after 40 hours Local, home daily Monday through Friday You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck...

3 Year Exp. Contract CDL-A Driver - Average $2,700/Weekly + Benefits

  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Gabe Trucking is Now Hiring Contract CDL-A Drivers! Contract CDL-A Driver - Average $2,700+ Weekly 70 CPM for Solos - 80 CPM for Teams - $1,000 Referral Bonus (Applicants must have a valid CDL-A...

CDL-A Driver - Home Most Nights - Average $85,000-$90,000/Year

  • Weatherby Lake, MO (19 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Weatherby Lake, MO (19 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Ace Hardware is Now Hiring Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers in Kansas City, MO Home Most Nights - Average $85,000-$90,000 per Year Pay & Benefits: Home most nights Average $85,000-$90,000 per year -...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Recent Grads Welcome - Home Weekends

  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Orientation is followed by five weeks over-the-road (OTR) with a Driver Trainer (4 weeks if you have an Automatic Transmission restriction printed on your Class A CDL)....

Demographic Data for Leawood, KS

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Leawood, KS

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 Leawood, KS 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 Leawood, KS
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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