CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Chaska, MN

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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Truck Driver - Weekend Shift

  • Rogers, MN (24 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rogers, MN (24 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Type Full-time Description Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people...

Dedicated CDL A Truck Driver

  • Waconia, MN (7 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Waconia, MN (7 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 hours ago

CRST The Transportation Solution Inc. is one of the nation's largest transportation companies, providing total transportation solutions and comprehensive logistics services to customers all over...

Class A Driver

  • Prior Lake, MN (14 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Prior Lake, MN (14 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 hours ago

Class A Driver Valley Staffing is seeking candidates interested in truck driving for a local paving/blacktop company. Candidates must have a class A license. In this position, candidates will be...

Frontload Driver (CDL-B)

  • Delano, MN (18 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Delano, MN (18 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 8 hours ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement....

Truck Driver CDL A Daily in Maple Grove, MN

  • Maple Grove, MN (22 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (22 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 17 hours ago

Position Description Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Maple Grove, MN! For more Details Call Name or Text "city" to ......

CDL A Truck Driver (Eagan MN)

  • Eagan, MN (23 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Eagan, MN (23 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

CDL A Truck Driver ProDrivers is seeking a tractor trailer flatbed truck driver in Eagan, MN. The route is local offers the truck driver weekends off, weekly pay, health insurance and retirement...

Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

  • Maple Grove, MN (22 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (22 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Maple Grove, MN! For more Details Call Joseph or Text "Maple Grove" to ......

CDL- A Company Driver - Local. Job in Minneapolis Gr8Jobs

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 day ago

KAG Energy, a division of Kenan Advantage Group, is currently hiring Local Truck Drivers in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive...

CDL A Local Truck Driver - Home Daily- Full Benefits- Minneapolis, MN

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Tom Kraemer Inc. Is Hiring a CDL A Local Truck Driver Home Daily - Weekends OFF Apply Here!! Tom Kraemer Inc. has been a family-owned company since 1938 and continues to provide employees with a...

Truck Driver CDL A Daily No Touch

  • Belle Plaine, MN (15 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belle Plaine, MN (15 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Immediate opening for a Dedicated SOLO Class A CDL Yard Driver and want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Gaylord, MN For More Info Call Candace or Text "Gaylord" to ... You might be...

Local Truck Driver - Class A or B license

  • Winsted, MN (24 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Winsted, MN (24 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago

brake endorsement, Class A preferred High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment Effective and appropriate oral and written communication skills, including...

Class B Drivers

  • Savage, MN (13 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Savage, MN (13 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago

We have an open position for a 3rd Shift Sweeper Operator. Sunday night through Thursday night. 9:00pm start to 5:00am finish. A minimum of 1 years verifiable experience in driving a dump truck is...

CDL A Driver IV - 2nd shift

  • Fridley, MN (24 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fridley, MN (24 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago

At Pitney Bowes, we do the right thing, the right way. As a member of our team, you can too. We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our...

Full Time - CDL Delivery Driver

  • Shakopee, MN (6 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Shakopee, MN (6 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Functions: Customer Service Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs Seeks out customers to...

26' Straight Truck Driver

  • Burnsville, MN (17 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burnsville, MN (17 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 3 days ago

NON - CDL 26' STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVER WANTED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DAY SHIFT. NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE DELIVERING LTL PALLET FREIGHT WITHIN MPLS / ST PAUL AREA IS A PLUS....

Demographic Data for Chaska, MN

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Chaska, MN

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 Chaska, MN 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 Chaska, MN
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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