CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Wilmington, NC

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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PT Truck Driver Training Instructor, Lineworker Program

  • Cape Fear Community College
  • Castle Hayne, NC (6 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Castle Hayne, NC (6 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 1 day ago

DEFINITION: To teach CDL Truck Driver training to Electrical Lineworker students at the CFCC North Campus....

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CDL-A Truck Drivers - No Touch Freight & Earn $1,285-$1,400 Weekly

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago

A CDL Minimum 6 months of recent tractor-trailer experience Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements TWIC Card See where the road can take you when you drive for Hogan!...

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Truck Driver CDL B Local On Call

  • Ryder
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring an On-Call Class B CDL Truck Driver in Wilmington, NC offering weekly pay and a driving career you can feel good about....

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Hydro-X Hydrovac CDL Operator

  • HydroExcavators, LLC
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 4 days ago

POSITION AVAILABLE Hydro-X Hydrovac CDL Operator HydroExcavators, LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the environmental industry. From Senior Management to the "boots on the...

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Driver-Class A CDL Delivery

  • Builders First Choice
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 5 days ago

High School Diploma or GED, 21+ years old, valid driver's license and a class A CDL license....

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CDL-A Driver OWNER-OPERATER DRIVERS WANTED SIGN ON BONUS

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 5 days ago

$5500 sign on bonus Job Description: -Haul containerized cargo from port to customer warehouse/facility -Paid by the move -Must be willing to do Local & Regional work Requirements: -CDL Class A...

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CDL B Driver - Home Nightly

  • PODS
  • Rocky Point, NC (15 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rocky Point, NC (15 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Part-Time CDL Driver Pay Rate: $22.50/hr Our wage ranges are based on paying competitively for our company's size and industry, and are one part of the total compensation that may also include...

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Now Hiring HAZMAT OTR CDL-A Drivers!. N - Tanker Vehicles Endorsement. H - Hazardous Materials Endorsement. Now Hiring HAZMAT OTR CDL-A Drivers! DRY VAN UP TO 75CPM SAP FRIENDLY MILES WEEKLY...

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Driver - CDL B

  • Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 14 days ago

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

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Driver CDL A

  • Sunbelt Rentals
  • Rocky Point, NC (15 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Rocky Point, NC (15 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 21 days 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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Truck Driver

  • Ferrellgas
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 22 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 22 days ago

provide outstanding service and answer questions about products and services Represent Ferrellgas with professionalism, drive, and a strong commitment to growing our business Qualifications Valid Class...

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Truck Driver CDL B Home Daily

  • Ryder System Inc.
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 26 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 26 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver in Wilmington, MA - offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about....

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OTR CDL-A Company Truck Driver

  • Western Flyer Xpress
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago

A CDL Must be 23 years of age or older Must have 12 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience within the last 36 months....

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CDL-Water Truck Driver

  • ST Wooten
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago

JOB LOCATION: Wilmington, NC POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1 PRIMARY FUNCTION: With minimal direct supervision, will operate a water truck, with a capacity of at least 26,001 GVW, on public streets and...

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Local Delivery Driver (CDL A) - Wilmington

  • Rugby Architectural Building
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago

CDL Driver; Class A CDL; Truck Driver; Professional Driver; Class A CDL Driver; Delivery Driver; Commercial Driving License...

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Demographic Data for Wilmington, NC

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CDL Truck Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Wilmington, NC

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 Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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