CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Copake Falls, NY

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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Dry Van CDL-A Truck Driver - HIRING NOW - Up to $90k!

  • Clinton Corners, NY (20 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton Corners, NY (20 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Class A CDL...

No Experience CDL-A Truck Driver - HIRING NOW up to $80K!

  • Livingston, NY (13 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Livingston, NY (13 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Class A CDL...

Flatbed CDL-A Truck Driver - HIRING NOW - Up to $100K!

  • Red Hook, NY (21 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Red Hook, NY (21 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications: Class A CDL...

CDL Class B Garbage Truck Driver

  • Hillsdale, NY (5 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hillsdale, NY (5 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 13 days ago

un CDL Class B Garbage Truck Driver (hillsdale) Carmen Barbato, Inc 2790 State Route 23 compensation: $25-$28/hr. employment type: job title: CDL Class B Garbage Truck Driver Unique Opportunity to...

CDL Truck Driver Van OTR Fleet

  • New Marlborough, MA (9 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • New Marlborough, MA (9 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Truck Driver Van OTR Fleet** **US - MA - New Marlborough** Roehl Transport is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran....

CDL-A Drivers / Earn Up To $114K Yearly / 1 Year EXP Req'd

  • Lee, MA (19 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lee, MA (19 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

A CDL At least 21 years of age or older At least 1 year of verifiable CDL A experience...

CDL Truck Driver Home Daily

  • Catskill, NY (23 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Catskill, NY (23 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Requisition Number: 26203 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential,...

Home Daily CDL A Driver

  • Canaan, CT (12 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Canaan, CT (12 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Job ID: 509784 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North Americas leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturers portfolio of...

Local Truck Driver - Hudson, NY

  • Hudson, NY (13 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hudson, NY (13 miles from Copake Falls, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Class A CDL is required. This location primarily hauls pneumatic trailers....

Demographic Data for Copake Falls, NY

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Copake Falls, NY

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 Copake Falls, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
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 Copake Falls, NY
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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