CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Columbus, OH

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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Roadstar Trucking LLC

Local Class A CDL Driver

RoadStar LLC is looking for a local CDL Class A driver in the Columbus/Dayton area to service our customer's dedicated lane. The work will primarily consist of local pickups/drops and also...

CDL- A Company Driver - Local. Job in Columbus Gr8Jobs

  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago

KAG Energy, a division of Kenan Advantage Group, is currently hiring Local Truck Driver in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive...

Class A Truck Driver

  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago

Now hiring CDL A Drivers in Columbus, OH! Trillium Drivers is looking for Class A Drivers for long-term work! Monday-Fridays 7am - 8-10 hour days. Driving a straight truck flat bed. Delivering...

CDL-A Company Truck Drivers. Job in Columbus Gr8Jobs

  • Columbus, OH
  • 13 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 13 hours ago

KAG Food Products is currently hiring Company Truck Drivers in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive terminal managers and great...

Class A CDL Driver - Part-Time - 2699

  • Columbus, OH
  • 16 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 16 hours ago

Class A CDL Driver | Part-Time For 45 years, Shared Medical Services has been building on our strong foundation with our team of 500 industry professionals who are deeply committed to our...

CDL B Driver - ROS

  • Grove City, OH (17 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Grove City, OH (17 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 16 hours ago

valid Class B CDL driver's license and safe driving record Must have Tanker Endorsement Diligent attention to safety Ability to use technology to accurately keep a "Record of Service" & "HOS" for DOT...

Full Time - CDL Delivery Driver

  • Columbus, OH
  • 17 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 17 hours ago

Essential Functions: Customer Service Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs Seeks out customers to...

Truck Driver CDL Class A Hourly

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Immediately Hiring a Dedicated SOLO Class A CDL Driver in COlumbus, OH. We want the right Employee to Drive with us at Ryder. See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here: Ryder...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Earn $75,000-$85,000/Year

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

MCK Trucking is now hiring Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers Earn $75,000 - $85,000 Annually - Home Weekends Top Pay & Benefits: Earn $75,000 - $85,000 annually Earn up to 61 CPM with 2,500 miles per...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Average $80,276/Year

  • Hilliard, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hilliard, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Must have a valid CDL-A commercial driver's license 1 year of experience No DOT preventable in the last year or less than 3 preventable accidents in the last 5 years No CDL violations...

Class A CDL Drivers - Excellent Hometime - Family Owned

  • London, OH (24 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • London, OH (24 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Family Reynolds Nationwide is seeking Class A CDL Driver w/ Tanker Endorsement to haul food grade products (Milk, Chocolate, Water). Current Opportunities in: Texas: San Antonio, Humble,...

Class A CDL Driver

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Pay: $1,500$2,200/week CDL A Truck Driver | Local, Regional & OTR | Up to $2,200/Week Abstar Freight is now hiring Class A CDL Drivers for Local, Regional, and OTR routes! If...

CDL-A Truck Driver. Job in Columbus Gr8Jobs

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

CDL-A Company Truck Drivers: OTR & Regional positions open pulling steady refrigerated freight CDL-A company truck drivers will never find a place where you're heard, supported, and rewarded like...

Class A CDL Driver - Part-Time

  • Pataskala, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pataskala, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Class A CDL Driver | Part-Time For 45 years, Shared Medical Services has been building on our strong foundation with our team of 500 industry professionals who are deeply committed to our...

Experienced CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn 57-65 CPM + Great Benefits

  • Grove City, OH (17 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grove City, OH (17 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

J&R Schugel is Now Hiring CDL-A Company Drivers! Our CDL-A Company Driver Jobs Offer: Stable income with bi-annual pay increases based on performance Comprehensive benefits including Medical,...

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Columbus, OH

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CDL Truck Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

CDL Truck Drivers in Columbus, OH offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
4.4%
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 Columbus, OH
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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