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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Regional Class A Drivers: Home Weekly

  • Delia, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Delia, KS
  • 1 day ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

Regional Class A Drivers: $1,000 Annual Longevity Bonus

  • Hartford, KS
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, KS
  • 14 days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

CDL Haz Tank Driver Local Delivery

  • Colby, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Colby, KS
  • 6 days ago

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the...

Hazmat Truck Driver

  • Sharon Springs, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Sharon Springs, KS
  • 10 days ago

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the...

Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

  • Brewster, KS
  • 9 days ago
  • Brewster, KS
  • 9 days ago

The preferred candidate would have a Class A CDL with hazmat/tanker endorsmeents or willing to obtain and has excellent customer service skills....

CDL A Truck Driver Home Daily Great Benefits

  • Bonner Springs, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bonner Springs, KS
  • 1 hour ago

Requirements: Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction. Minimum 21 years of age. Good stable work record....

CDL-A Truck Driver - $52,000-$93,600/Year - 4 Months Experience Needed

  • Leavenworth, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Leavenworth, KS
  • 2 hours ago

System Transport is Now Hiring Experienced CDL-A Flatbed Drivers! Flatbed CDL-A Driver Earn $52,000 - $93,600 per Year - Full Benefits Now Hiring For: Experienced flatbed CDL-A drivers OTR route...

Local CDL A Truck Driver - $24/hr

  • Wichita, KS
  • 10 hours ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 10 hours ago

: CDL A Experience: 1+ year Handling: Heavy Touch Additional Information TransForce is hiring a Full-Time Local Class A CDL in Wichita, KS!...

CDL-A Drivers 7075 CPM ALL Miles Paid Weekly Pay

  • Olathe, KS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 23 hours ago

un CDL-A Drivers | 70-75 CPM | ALL Miles Paid | Weekly Pay!!! (Olathe KS) EMR Express INC image 1 of 5 compensation: $1800-$2000 weekly employment type: job title: CDL-A DRIVERS OTR Our greatest...

Salary: $85,679 CPM: Starting pay $.57 to $60 CPM Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL AT CRETE AND SHAFFER, INDUSTRY LEADING PAY IS JUST THE BEGINNING Learn...

Food Grade Tank CDL Truck Driver. Job in Rexford Gr8Jobs

  • Rexford, KS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rexford, KS
  • 23 hours ago

Ruan is hiring Class A CDL drivers to be based in Rexford, KS, to load and haul milk in tankers making both local and regional runs to dairy farms for our dedicated customer....

C.R. England is Now Hiring Experienced CDL-A Truck Drivers! Home Weekly - Drivers Average $98,000 Annually Valid CDL-A and 3+ months of current experience required This lane is not suitable for...

Food Grade Tank Regional CDL Truck Driver. Job in Rexford Gr8Jobs

  • Rexford, KS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rexford, KS
  • 23 hours ago

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....

Now hiring CDL Class A Truck Drivers in Kansas City! Full Time $29.00 hr Monday-Friday New Career Opportunities Become Available Daily! Contact Tom to find out more about what we have to offer our...

Have a Class A CDL and 1 year OTR experience? If so, get the top paying job you want! Call Recruiting at or Apply Online Below! Conditions apply for the guarantee, ask recruiting for details....

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
37.6%
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 Kansas
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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