CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Kansas

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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CDL A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn $85,000-$95,000 Annually!

  • Topeka, KS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 7 hours ago

CDL A Truck Driver Home Weekly Earn $85,000-$95,000 Annually! Pay & Benefits: $0.69-$0.77 CPM Based on Experience & $40 Per Stop Earn $1,630-$1,825 Weekly $2,500 Sign-On Bonus in 10 monthly...

CDL A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn $85,000-$95,000 Annually!

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 7 hours ago

CDL A Truck Driver Home Weekly Earn $85,000-$95,000 Annually! Pay & Benefits: $0.69-$0.77 CPM Based on Experience & $40 Per Stop Earn $1,630-$1,825 Weekly $2,500 Sign-On Bonus in 10 monthly...

CDL-A Truck Driver - $5,000 sign-on bonus - $70K-$92K per year

  • Salina, KS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 7 hours ago

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver - Hazmat Endorsement - New Pay Increase Earn $70,000 - $92,000 Annually! $5,000 Sign on Bonus! TA Dedicated is hiring professional CDL-A truck drivers to join our...

Class A CDL Driver

  • Hays, KS
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hays, KS
  • 10 hours ago

Job ID: 510076 APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock...

Class A Driver. Job in Kansas City Gr8Jobs

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 15 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 15 hours ago

Wage Range:.00 per day Requirements: Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with Double/Triples endorsements for vehicle operation....

Class A Driver. Job in Dodge City Gr8Jobs

  • Dodge City, KS
  • 15 hours ago
  • Dodge City, KS
  • 15 hours ago

Wage Range:.00 per day Requirements: Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with Double/Triples endorsements for vehicle operation....

OTR CDL A Driver - Up to $90K. Job in Mcpherson Gr8Jobs

  • McPherson, KS
  • 15 hours ago
  • McPherson, KS
  • 15 hours ago

Class A OTR Truck Driver Please call or Apply Online Below! Coastline Transport specializes in refrigerated freight from California to the mid-west. Overview Pay up to $80k to $90k+ per year...

Class A Truck Driver

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 16 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 16 hours ago

Trillium Driver s is currently seeking CDL Class A Truck Driver s for a local company in the Kansas City area. Driver s will be doing local P & D work, Truck s will have lift gates and pallet...

CDL A Shuttle Truck Driver - Sysco Kansas City (R156513)

  • Olathe, KS
  • 16 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 16 hours ago

Doubles/Triples Endorsement preferred Physical Demands Touch freight - may need to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds occasionally....

Truck Driver Trainee/Student/Refresher

  • KS
  • 19 hours ago
  • KS
  • 19 hours ago

Give us a call @ ... We offer one of the best trainee programs in the country. All you need is a Class A License (No experience needed). We will pay you $600 a week while you go out with a trainer...

Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Live within 30 miles of Kansas City, KS. Minimum 3 months of Class A driving experience. Need CDL training?...

LOCAL CDL A DRIVER (No Touch Freight and Home Daily!)

  • Derby, KS
  • 20 hours ago
  • Derby, KS
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A Proven experience as a class A CDL driver with a satisfactory MVR driving record....

Local CDL A Truck Driver / Yard Spotter

  • Lindsborg, KS
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lindsborg, KS
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A Proven experience as a class A CDL driver with a satisfactory MVR driving record....

Class A CDL Truck Driver Earn $80,340 Annually Pay & Benefits: Average Weekly Pay of $1,545 Top Drivers earning $95,000 Annually!...

Ruan is hiring Class A CDL drivers to be based in Rexford, KS, to haul milk for our dedicated customer to Fort Worth, TX, or Minster, OH. Call ... for more information. Pay Get paid weekly while...

Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Kansas

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



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