CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Minnesota

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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ABC Rolloff

Class B CDL Rolloff truck driver, full or part - time

We are seeking a Class B CDL Driver to join our growing team at ABC Rolloff!...

Truck Driver Trainee

  • Webster, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Webster, MN
  • 1 hour ago

Complete training and receive Class A CDL in 6 months or less. Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers....

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Most Nights - Average $88,000/Year + Sign-On

  • Kellogg, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Kellogg, MN
  • 3 hours ago

Ace Hardware is now hiring Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers in La Crosse, WI Home Most Nights - Average $88,000/Year - $12,500 Sign-On Pay & Benefits: Home most nights Average $88,000 per year - Paid...

Experienced CDL-A Driver - Home Weekly - Earn $65,000-$85,000/Year

  • Northfield, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Northfield, MN
  • 7 hours ago

If you're an experienced Class A CDL driver looking to get off the road and be home weekly, we've got a shiny red truck with your name on it!...

Class A CDL Driver

  • Cloquet, MN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cloquet, MN
  • 15 hours ago

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Valid Class A CDL License required Must be physically able to get in and out of CMV multiple times per day. Approximately 48 hours a week with paid overtime....

Regional CDL Truck Driver Up to $93,000 per Year Weekends Off

  • Rogers, MN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rogers, MN
  • 15 hours ago

Ruan is now hiring Class A CDL drivers to haul freight for our dedicated customer in Rogers, MN! Call ... for more information....

Local CDL Delivery Driver (1320)

  • MN
  • 15 hours ago
  • MN
  • 15 hours ago

If youre a licensed CDL Driver looking to advance your career with a nationally established company, look no further. ABC Supply, Americas largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior...

CDL Delivery Driver

  • Alberta, MN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Alberta, MN
  • 18 hours ago

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day....

CDL Truck Driver

  • Rice, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Rice, MN
  • 1 day ago

Job 11 of 42 Number of Positions: 1 Job ID: 14619816 Job Location: How to Apply: To see employer contact information, log in or register. Job Title:CDL Truck Driver Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays,...

Class A Driver

  • Minetonka Mls, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Minetonka Mls, MN
  • 1 day ago

Job Requirements: Valid Class A CDL license. Minimum of 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience. Clean driver record. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays....

Class A Truck Driver

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 day ago

Trillium Drivers is now seeking CDL Class A Truck Drivers for a Temp to Hire position! Pay is $1300-1650/week. Drivers are needed to make deliveries Monday-Friday evenings and will be delivering...

CDL-A Driver-Refrigerated-Owner Operator-Saint Cloud, Minnesota

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 1 day ago

Account Hightlights $1,650 Availability Incentive Pay Availability Incentive Pay is subject to restrictions and inclusive of any per diem pay. Must be available for six days of dispatch Weekly...

Truck Driver - Elwood Dedicated Fleet

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 1 day 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...

CDL Class A Truck Driver Drop and Hook

  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 1 day ago

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we...

Truck Driver Non CDL Daily

  • Gaylord, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaylord, MN
  • 1 day ago

Position Description Immediate opening for a Dedicated SOLO Non CDL Yard Driver and want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Gaylord, MN For More Info Call William or Text "Gaylord" to ......

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Minnesota

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



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