CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Elkhorn, NE

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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Earn $1500/Week! Experienced Refrigerated Truck Drivers Wanted

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 9 hours ago

Company: Freight Logistics Location: Wichita, KS Industry: Freight logistics, specializing in refrigerated transport Company Background: Freight Logistics was started over 25 years ago with a...

CDL-A Drivers: Up to $3,000/Week All Miles Paid

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 9 hours ago

Looking for a company that values hard work and pays well? Join a family-owned team with over a decade in the trucking industry. Were hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for dry van and flatbed...

CDL A Truck Driver

  • Bellevue, NE (21 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bellevue, NE (21 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 9 hours ago

Position Details: Average pay $75,000 - $100,000+ Annually with Uncapped Pay Potential 4 or 5 day work week with additional days available. Local route packages. Home nightly & layover route...

CDL B Truck Driver

  • La Vista, NE (12 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 22 hours ago
  • La Vista, NE (12 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 22 hours ago

B CDL, with tanker and hazmat endorsements Possess a current DOT medical card Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and frequently maneuver 56-175 pounds Must be able to pull and retract a fill hose...

Class A CDL drivers needed

  • Fremont, NE (15 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, NE (15 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 1 day ago

**class A CDL **clean driving record and drug/alcohol screen required **some light truck maintenance **automatics, but manual endorsement helpful **3-4 loads daily and home nightly with some occasional...

CDL A Truck Driver

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 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...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Multiple Route and Home Time Options

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 3 days ago

A CDL At least 1 month (30 days) of commercial driving experience required Acceptable driving record Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) Meet...

CDL Truck Driver - Up to $5,000 Sign-On - Multiple Routes

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 3 days ago

A CDL At least 1 months (30 days) & of commercial driving experience is required Acceptable driving record Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations...

Class B CDL Driver

  • Fremont, NE (15 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fremont, NE (15 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 3 days ago

Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE is actively seeking a full-time Class B CDL Driver in the Fremont, Nebraska area to safely deliver building materials and components a manual transmission...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Most Nights - Start at $28.24/Hour

  • Valley, NE (7 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Valley, NE (7 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 4 days ago

Sysco is Now Hiring CDL-A Drivers in Lincoln, NE! Immediately Hiring CDL-A Drivers Earn Up to $100,000 per Year - Comprehensive Benefits We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally...

Class B Cdl Driver Wanted Manual Transmission

  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago

Class B dump truck driver needed must be able to drive a Manual transmission call or TX ...

CDL A Hopper Bottom Truck Drivers

  • La Vista, NE (12 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago
  • La Vista, NE (12 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago

Larry Vogler Experienced Hopper Bottom Truck Drivers Earn Up To.70 CPM and Home Most Weekends! *24 Full Months CDL A Driving Experience Required* Run Nebraska, Kansas Ask about Hiring Bonus! $0.57...

Class B Cdl Driver

  • La Vista, NE (12 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago
  • La Vista, NE (12 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for a skilled and dependable Class B CDL Driver to join our team as a Delivery and Yard Worker....

CDL B Drivers

  • Ralston, NE (11 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ralston, NE (11 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago

CDL-B DRIVERS- HIRING IMMEDIATELY * Hourly Pay: $25 per hour * Home Daily * Paid Weekly * Overtime Potential * Optional Medical, Dental and Vision * Advancement Potential Key Responsibilities: *...

Truck Driver CDL A Local

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 5 days ago

A CDL - Delivery Truck Driver - OTR - Delivery Driver - Customer Delivery - Commercial Driver's License Total Rewards: $28.96 per hourBenefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements...

Demographic Data for Elkhorn, NE

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Elkhorn, NE

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 Elkhorn, NE offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
16.0%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
4.5%
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 Elkhorn, NE
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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