CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Maryland

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 Driver

  • Middle River, MD
  • moments ago
  • Middle River, MD
  • moments ago

As a Class A CDL Driver at United Rentals, your goal will be to assist in meeting Trench Safety needs of our customers by delivering equipment in a safe, timely, efficient, and courteous manner....

Local CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Daily - Earn $30.24/Hour

  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 1 hour ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 1 hour ago

Have a Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction....

CDL Truck Driver - Earn Up to $.56/mile + 6 months Experience Required

  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 3 hours ago

CFI is now hiring CDL-A Solo Drivers! Earn Up To $0.56 per Mile - 90% No Touch Freight Top Drivers Earn $100,000+ Annually When you work for CFI as a Regional or Over-the-Road (OTR) driver - a job...

CDL Class A Truck Driver

  • Fulton, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fulton, MD
  • 18 hours ago

Kalco Transportation Group, LLC/DBA KTG Freight Solutions is a leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions services in the DMV area, specializing in FTL, LTL, Drayage, and...

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

  • Parkville, MD
  • 19 hours ago
  • Parkville, MD
  • 19 hours 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)....

LOOKING FOR CDL CLASS A DRIVER-Immediate Need

  • Manchester, MD
  • 23 hours ago
  • Manchester, MD
  • 23 hours ago

un LOOKING FOR CDL CLASS A DRIVER-Immediate Need (Manchester, MD) image 1 of 1 compensation: Will Discuss employment type: job title: Class A CDL driver Looking for an experienced OTR driver to make...

Tractor Trailer Driver (Full Time - Local) Job Description About Us: Sun Recycling is a state-of-the-art construction and demolition debris collection facility specializing in receiving,...

Newly licensed Class A CDL Truck Drivers. Call toll-free Ext 7 Home Run, Inc., of Xenia, Ohio has been in the transportation industry since the 1920's....

C.R. England is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers! Home Daily - Drivers Average $91,000 Annually Valid CDL-A and 3+ months of current experience required This lane is not suitable for students,...

Class A CDL Regional Driver - Flatbed

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago

CLASS A CDL REGIONAL DRIVER - FLATBED TMC Transportation Baltimore, MD (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details TMC Transportation is growing and needs more Class A CDL Drivers!...

OTR Class A Truck Driver

  • MD
  • 1 day ago
  • MD
  • 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...

CDL Class A Driver Needed

  • Jessup, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Jessup, MD
  • 1 day ago

un CDL Class A Driver Needed (Jessup, MD) compensation: 50 cents per miles or 25% of gross employment type: job title: Truck driver CDL A We are a small, family-oriented company specializing in...

Class A CDL Drivers - Local, Home Daily Positions

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 1 day ago

un Class A CDL Drivers - Local, Home Daily Positions image 1 of 1 compensation: Excellent Pay! employment type: job title: Local Class A CDL Driver Join Our Team!...

Local Cdl A Truck Driver / Yard Jockey

  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 1 day ago

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

CDL A Driver - Night Shift

  • Barclay, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Barclay, MD
  • 1 day ago

Reeb Millwork an SBP Brand is currently looking for a CDL Class A Driver to join our VALUES based organization. Perks of working at Reeb Millwork: Home daily - working Monday-Friday Peterbilt...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Maryland

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



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