CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Dover Plains, 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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Top 50% of OTR CDL A drivers avg. $92,254/Year

  • Danbury, CT (21 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Danbury, CT (21 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Salary: Top 50% average $92,254 per year CPM: Starting pay $.63 to $.66 cpm Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL WHY CHOOSE SHAFFER TRUCKING?...

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

  • Clinton Corners, NY (14 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton Corners, NY (14 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Class A CDL...

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

  • Pleasant Valley, NY (9 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasant Valley, NY (9 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Class A CDL...

Driver Class B/Truck Driver - HAZMAT & Emergency Response

  • Poughquag, NY (6 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Poughquag, NY (6 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Clean Harbors in Newburgh, NY is seeking a Class B CDL Driver to operate light and heavy-duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include Vacuum Trailer, roll-off...

Dedicated CDL-A Truck Driver - Average $75,000 to $85,000 Per Year

  • Danbury, CT (24 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (24 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 2 days ago

A CDL Acceptable driving record& A recent graduate of a truck driving school or verifiable tractor-trailer experience& Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable...

Class B Roll Off Garbage Truck Driver

  • Hopewell Junction, NY (14 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hopewell Junction, NY (14 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B Roll Off Truck Drivers Paterson, NJ Safety is our first Priority!.Minimum of 2 years of Roll Off Experience in the Waste Services Industry Required...

Non-CDL Box Truck Driver- $20/hr ($1100 - $1300 per week)

  • New Hamburg, NY (16 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Hamburg, NY (16 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago

: Non CDL Experience: 1+ year Handling: Heavy Touch Additional Information TransForce is seeking full-time Non-CDL drivers in Wappingers Falls, NY....

CDL Class B Front Load Garbage Truck Driver

  • Castle Point, NY (21 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Castle Point, NY (21 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B Front Load Garbage Truck Drivers! Home Depot: Closter, NJ Work Schedule: Monday - Saturday: 3am start Hourly Pay rate: 30.66 Safety is our first...

CDL A company driver $2,000/week

  • Lagrangeville, NY (6 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lagrangeville, NY (6 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 4 days ago

un CDL A company driver $2,000/week image 1 of 7 compensation: 2000 employment type: job title: CDL A OTR COMPANY DRIVER POSITIONS 1099 & W2 AVAILABLE SIGN ON BONUS $1,000 62 CPM EXPERIENCED...

Truck Driver on-the-job CDL Training

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (15 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (15 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 4 days ago

On-the-Job CDL Training Program Truck Driving Job** Make more of yourself and for yourself. If you qualify, **Roehl Transport will pay you to get your CDL ( & earn a great a living** **as a...

CDL Class B Drivers

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (15 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (15 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 5 days ago

we are a large transportation company that services New york Locations, poughkeepsie and Dover Plains MUST HAVE CDL Class B Or Higher with passenger endorsement and airbrakes We have 40 passenger...

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

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (15 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (15 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: Class A CDL...

Class A CDL Driver

  • Holmes, NY (13 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Holmes, NY (13 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Class A CDL Driver (Brewster NY) Woolley Milling & Paving compensation: TBD employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Class A CDL Driver Tri-Axle Truck Driver Position Open....

Class A Truck Driver No-Touch Home Weekly

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (15 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (15 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 10 days ago

We are hiring CDL A drivers for our home weekly account. Drivers must have at least 12 months of experience solo driving a tractor-trailer. Job Details: Drivers are home weekly for a 34-hour...

Technician, Trailer (CDL A Driver)

  • Beacon, NY (23 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Beacon, NY (23 miles from Dover Plains, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Requirements Required Qualifications Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record Must hold a Class A CDL with ability and willingness to obtain a tanker endorsement if requested...

Demographic Data for Dover Plains, NY

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Dover Plains, 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 Dover Plains, 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 Dover Plains, NY
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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