CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Portersville, PA

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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Truck Driver Refrigerated OTR Fleet

  • Wexford, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wexford, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

In our over-the-road National Refrigerated Fleet truck driving job, youll haul cheese and other frozen or temperature controlled products in state-of-the-art trailers across 48 states and Canada....

CDL Truck Driver Van OTR Fleet

  • New Castle, PA (8 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Castle, PA (8 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Truck Driver Van OTR Fleet** **US - PA - New Castle** Roehl Transport is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran....

Class A CDL Driver - Home Daily

  • Monaca, PA (21 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Monaca, PA (21 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Class A CDL Driver Monaca, PA PSC Group is hiring a Class A CDL Driver to join our team at a chemical plant in Monaca, PA....

CDL-A Truck Driver Local 4 Day Work Week

  • Cranberry Township, PA (16 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA (16 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 3 days ago

CDL-A Truck Drivers Needed Hiring Immediately Cranberry Township, PA Weekly Minimum Guarantee $1400 4 Day Work Week Local Home Daily Start time: 11:00pm-1:00am Direct store delivery work Sign on...

Yard Truck Driver - Class A

  • Saxonburg, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saxonburg, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A Yard Drivers Average $80000 annually Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral Local, Home Daily You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck...

Dedicated CDL-A Driver - Home Daily - Avg. $85,000/Yr + $2.5k Sign-On

  • Beaver Falls, PA (16 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Beaver Falls, PA (16 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 4 days ago

A CDL Must have at least 1 month of driving experience Must have HAZMAT endorsement prior to joining the account Acceptable driving record Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or...

Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Saxonburg, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saxonburg, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A Yard Drivers Average $80000 annually Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral Local, Home Daily You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck...

Truck Driver on-the-job CDL Training

  • Butler, PA (11 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Butler, PA (11 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 7 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-A - Dedicated truck driver - Niagara Bottling

  • Cranberry Township, PA (16 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA (16 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Dedicated truck driver - Niagara Bottling Average pay: $1,050-$1,290 weekly Home time: Daily Experience: All CDL holders Overview + Hauling bottled water in dry van trailers. + 100% no-touch and...

Hazmat CDL Truck Driver

  • Eau Claire, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eau Claire, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 8 days ago

ProDrivers is Seeking a Class A Truck Driver in the Clarion, PA area! - Must have 12 months of CDL A driving experience and a Hazmat Endorsement Truck Driver Description: Truck Driver Pay: $630...

PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

  • Mercer, PA (20 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mercer, PA (20 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 8 days ago

THE POSITION Are you eager to kickstart your career with the Department of Transportation? We have an ideal opening for you as a Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee, where you will engage in...

Hazmat Truck Driver - Great Benefits

  • Eau Claire, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Eau Claire, PA (22 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 11 days ago

ProDrivers is Seeking a Class A Truck Driver in the Clarion, PA area! - Must have 12 months of CDL A driving experience and a Hazmat Endorsement Truck Driver Description: Truck Driver Pay: $630...

Local Non CDL Delivery Driver

  • Warrendale, PA (19 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Warrendale, PA (19 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Ability to drive manual transmission trucks PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B). Gunton Corporation is pleased to be an equal employment employer....

CDL Truck Driver - 2334667

  • Ambridge, PA (23 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Ambridge, PA (23 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Description: Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be...

CDL Truck Driver

  • Ambridge, PA (23 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Ambridge, PA (23 miles from Portersville, PA)
  • 16 days ago

I. Job Summary Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be...

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Portersville, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

CDL Truck Drivers in Portersville, PA 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 Portersville, PA
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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