CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Staten Island, 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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Mobile Experiential Touring Team - CDL B & Tour Assistant (Hybrid)

CDL 45' Motor Home Chassis Promotional Vehicle/Proven Drive Team – Established tour launched 2025, running full-time. Must be an established team!! We take brands on the road, turning big ideas...

Flex Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Jersey City, NJ (7 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (7 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers Average $88000 annually Travel required Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck Leasing...

Experienced CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn Up to $1,575/Week - No-Touch

  • Union City, NJ (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Union City, NJ (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

driver's license Must have 6 months experience Minimum age of 21 J&R Schugel Continues to Invest in its Drivers in 2025!...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Average $70,000/Year + Benefits

  • North Bergen, NJ (12 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (12 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Roehl Transport is Now Hiring CDL-A Company Drivers! Now Hiring Home Weekly CDL-A Truck Drivers! Average $70,000+ Yearly and Be Home Every Week! Take Home More. Be Home More in a home weekly...

Now Hiring Truck Drivers .65 Cents Per Mile

  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

NOW HIRING CDL CLASS A DRIVERS.65 CENTS PER MILE Volvo Trucks Fuel Cards E-Z Pass; Pre- Pass 24-Hour Support Weekly Pay Direct Deposit or Check (by preference) 65 CENTS PER MILE (all miles) $1650...

Class A driver

  • Springfield Gardens, NY (18 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Springfield Gardens, NY (18 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Experienced class A driver wanted for dedicated loads from New york to south carolina and back...Must do 2 round trips per week..must pass drug test....Driver must keep truck clean...text ...

Cdl Class A Driver Port Work

  • Newark, NJ (8 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (8 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Looking for a driver with clean driving record 2 years experience Must have twic card Pass a drug test Pier work 10 speed manual truck Monday thru friday Transport containers out of new jersey...

CDL A Truck Driver - Local Home Daily

  • Totowa, NJ (20 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Totowa, NJ (20 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

LOCAL HOME DAILY TANKER DAILY PAY Modern Transportation the Employer of Choice for professional Drivers has Local Home Daily Tanker openings available. $325 PER DAY Home Every Day Great Benefits!!...

Now Hiring Truck Drivers .65 Cents Per Mile

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

NOW HIRING CDL CLASS A DRIVERS.65 CENTS PER MILE Volvo Trucks Fuel Cards E-Z Pass; Pre- Pass 24-Hour Support Weekly Pay Direct Deposit or Check (by preference) 65 CENTS PER MILE (all miles) $1650...

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

  • Linden, NJ (8 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Linden, NJ (8 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 7 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...

Class B Roll Off Garbage Truck Driver

  • New York City, NY (7 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (7 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 11 hours 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...

Class B Front Load Truck Driver

  • North Plainfield, NJ (17 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • North Plainfield, NJ (17 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B Front Load Truck Drivers! Safety is our first Priority! $30.66/hour.Minimum of 2 years of Front Load Experience in the Waste Services Industry...

CDL Class B Front Load Garbage Truck Driver

  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 11 hours 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...

Local Delivery Driver (CDL B)

  • South Plainfield, NJ (17 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (17 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

R10071422 Local Delivery Driver (CDL B) (Open) Location: South Plainfield, NJ (Plant) - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S....

CDL-A - Dedicated truck driver

  • South River, NJ (19 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • South River, NJ (19 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Dedicated truck driver Average pay: $1,180-$1,440 weekly Home time: Daily Experience: 3 months or greater CDL experience Overview + Haul pallets in dry van trailers. + 100% no-touch and 50%...

Demographic Data for Staten Island, NY

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

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