CDL Truck Driver Jobs in New Mexico

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 Truck Driver

  • Chalk Mountain Services of Texas
  • Berino, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Berino, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Are you ready to earn more? Join the Chalk Mountain team in West Texas and make up to $100K plus annually! At Chalk Mountain, we only deliver oil field services which means youll have standard and...

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CDL A Truck Driver - Construction

  • ProDrivers
  • Polvadera, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Polvadera, NM
  • 6 days ago

required Manual transmission Valid DOT Medical Card Acceptable MVR CDL Truck Driver Benefits Weekly pay Medical, dental, vision insurance Paid holidays IRA options Life insurance Why ProDrivers?...

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CIA TRANSPORT INC is looking for Drivers for Flatbed - What you need : Experience with Flatbed No SAP, No DUI in past 5 years 1 years Class A, verifiable experience Top Pay : $3000 $4000 weekly...

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Class A CDL Truck Driver Regional - Dedicated $4K Sign-On Bonus

  • Corrales, NM
  • 7 hours ago
  • Corrales, NM
  • 7 hours ago

JOIN OUR TEAM & EARN UP TO $98K YEARLY! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Truline is GROWING! We have URGENT needs for CDL A Truck Drivers for Dedicated Short Haul - Regional Runs: BRAND NEW LANE -...

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Truck Driver CDL B Hourly Regional

  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 8 hours ago

Apply Now Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver inLos Lunas, NM offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about....

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CDL Truck Driver PTO, Day 1 Benefits, Home Daily-2348223

  • Waste Management
  • Farmington, NM
  • 9 hours ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 9 hours ago

endorsement or Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement B....

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CDL Class A Drivers

  • Gloworks Trucking LLC
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 15 hours ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Eastern Region $40k - $55k Per Year CDL Class A Drivers Gloworks Trucking LLC Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Location: Hobbs, NM - 88242...

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Local Truck Driver CDL

  • Pecos Propane
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 15 hours ago

Must have a clean driving record with a Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements, be able to work outside in adverse weather, be dependable, and be willing to work a rotating on-call schedule...

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CDL Class A Driver / Winch Truck Operator

  • West Texas Premix Pits
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 15 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 15 hours ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Eastern Region $40k - $55k Per Year CDL Class A Driver / Winch Truck Operator West Texas Premix Pits Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers...

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CDL-A Truck Driver & Forklift Operator

  • ABF Freight
  • Estancia, NM
  • 16 hours ago
  • Estancia, NM
  • 16 hours ago

Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements....

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CDL A Driver

  • United Rentals
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 19 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 19 hours 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....

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CDL A Truck Driver- Team

  • Werner Enterprises
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 20 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 20 hours ago

program - Top employer for military veterans Employee stock purchase plan Career Currency Program - earn graduate or college credit (family eligible) Minimum Requirements: Must be 21 years old Valid Class...

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Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Average $82342 annually Hazmat endorsement required Fork life experience required Local, home daily What you will do: Perform multi-stop...

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Well standing trucking Company is looking for Professional CDL drivers. This is OTR position only. If you are professional, hard -working person, seeking for a great company to work with, you are...

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Driver - CDL A

  • Sunbelt Rentals
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 1 day ago

As a Class A CDL driver, you will deliver and recover a variety of equipment, tools and supplies to and from the customer worksite....

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Demographic Data for New Mexico

Moving to New Mexico? Find some basic demographic data about New Mexico below.


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CDL Truck Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in New Mexico

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 New Mexico offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.1%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Master's Degree
4.8%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CDL Truck Drivers in New Mexico
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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