CDL Truck Driver Jobs in North Carolina

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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SunEnergy1

Lowboy Truck Driver

The duties of the Truck Driver as determined by SunEnergy1 standards are to include, but are not limited to: · Responsible for transporting cargo from one place to another using tractor-trailer...

Regional Class A Drivers: Home Weekly

  • Tabor City, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tabor City, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Regional Class A CDL Drivers - Earn $0.60 per mile! Dive into a career that offers a job and a lifestyle where your efforts are recognized, and your success is celebrated. At Premier, weve built a...

Dedicated Local Truck Driver Night Shift

  • Gastonia, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 2 hours ago

DEDICATED CLASS A TRUCK DRIVER We are looking for Experienced Drivers for Semi local Night shifts. Good Home Time 2 layovers per week $1,300 per week minimum Driver Unload with electric pallet...

Regional Truck Driver Company - 1yr EXP Required - Dry Van - Roehl Transport

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 hours ago

CDL-A Truck Driver (Regional). Regional and Dedicated CDL-A TRUCK DRIVER JOBS Take Home More. Be Home More. Get HOME WEEKLY on routes that feature Roehl's Dynamic Pay Plans! Roehl rewards you for...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Quality Home Time - Competitive Pay

  • Waxhaw, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waxhaw, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Hogan Transports is Now Hiring CDL-A Dedicated Truck Drivers! Join Hogan Transports as a CDL-A Truck Driver! Why Choose Hogan? Competitive pay Quality home time Rider & pet policies Unlimited...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn Up to 66 CPM + Sign-On Bonus

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 hours ago

J&R Schugel is Now Hiring Experienced CDL-A Refrigerated Drivers Earn Up to 66 CPM* - Onboarding Bonus! J&R Schugel is looking for motivated, successful, and safety-oriented drivers that are...

Class A Driver

  • Kernersville, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Kernersville, NC
  • 10 hours ago

At Bunzl, we consider our Drivers as the heart of our business, serving as both ambassadors for the company and the key point of contact with our customers. Our Drivers are valued as a trusted...

Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers - $1,650-$1,750 Weekly

  • Hickory, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 11 hours ago

CDL A Truck Driver Home Weekly Earn $1,650-$1,750 Weekly Pay & Benefits: $0.78-$0.80 CPM, based on experience* Average Annual Pay of $85,000-$90,000 Top Drivers earning $95,000 Annually! Mileage...

26ft Box truck driver

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Join our team! We are looking for a professional and experienced 26ft box truck driver. This is a non-cdl route. We are hiring for a full time position Monday through Friday day time hours. Must...

Cdl-A Drivers Earn Big With A Company That Cares

  • Durham, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Hamro Expedite Inc. Flatbed & Stepdeck Freight Hiring Nationwide | Gross $6,000$12,000/Week | No Forced Dispatch Call or Text: ... Apply Online Schedule a Call Visit Our Website WHO WE ARE At...

Cdl-A Drivers Earn Big With A Company That Cares

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Hamro Expedite Inc. Flatbed & Stepdeck Freight Hiring Nationwide | Gross $6,000$12,000/Week | No Forced Dispatch Call or Text: ... Apply Online Schedule a Call Visit Our Website WHO WE ARE At...

CDL class A driver

  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Looking for a full time Class A CDL driver, to hire as soon as possible, travel expenses paid, paid weekly. Call for more details

Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers - $1,650-$1,750 Weekly

  • Asheville, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 11 hours ago

CDL A Truck Driver Home Weekly Earn $1,650-$1,750 Weekly Pay & Benefits: $0.78-$0.80 CPM, based on experience* Average Annual Pay of $85,000-$90,000 Top Drivers earning $95,000 Annually! Mileage...

Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers - $1,650-$1,750 Weekly

  • Matthews, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Matthews, NC
  • 11 hours ago

CDL A Truck Driver Home Weekly Earn $1,650-$1,750 Weekly Pay & Benefits: $0.78-$0.80 CPM, based on experience* Average Annual Pay of $85,000-$90,000 Top Drivers earning $95,000 Annually! Mileage...

CDL A Local Truck Driver

  • Asheville, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 11 hours ago

JOB DESCRIPTION CDL A LOCAL drivers needed FirstFleet Morganton, NC operation delivers corrugated sheets to NC, SC, TN, and VA. No touch freight. LIMITED WAIT TIME. Looking for: HOME DAILY Drivers...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.1%
Bachelor's Degree
16.0%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
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 North Carolina
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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