CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Class A CDL Driver Local Routes, No Overnight Stays

  • Pottsville, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pottsville, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Schedule: Full time Availability: Applying To This Requisition Allows You To Be Considered For Multiple Opportunities. Please Provide As Much Availability That Works With Your Schedule. Age...

Truck Driver CDLA

  • Pottsville, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Pottsville, PA
  • 7 days ago

Schedule: Full time Availability: Applying To This Requisition Allows You To Be Considered For Multiple Opportunities. Please Provide As Much Availability That Works With Your Schedule. Age...

CDL-A - Dedicated truck driver - Niagara Bottling

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 hours ago

Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Live within 35 miles of Imperial, PA. Need CDL training?...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn Up to $100,000/Year + Benefits

  • Pottstown, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pottstown, PA
  • 4 hours ago

Requirements: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Must be 21 years of age Must have at least 1 year of commercial driving experience No more than one moving violation or accidents in the...

Local CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Daily + Great Benefits

  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 4 hours ago

Requirements: Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction. Minimum 21 years of age. Good stable work record....

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Earn $100,000+/Year + Sign-On

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 4 hours ago

TMC is now hiring Experienced CDL-A Drivers! TMC is Hiring Regional CDL-A Flatbed Drivers! Earn $100,000+ Annually - Home Weekends Top Pay & Benefits: Earn $100,000+ annually - Performance-based...

Class A CDL Line Haul Hourly Driver

  • Reading, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 4 hours ago

Must possess a valid commercial driver's license with hazmat, doubles, and tanker endorsements. Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems....

Part-Time CDL Truck Driver Average $240+ per Day DuBois, PA

  • Du Bois, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Du Bois, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Ruan is hiring part-time Class A CDL truck drivers to be based in DuBois, PA, to haul grocery for our long-time dedicated customer. Call ... for more information....

Now Hiring Truck Drivers .65 Cents Per Mile

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 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...

Local CDL Delivery Driver - Crane Operator (381)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago

If youre a licensed CDL Driver looking to advance your career with a nationally established company, look no further. ABC Supply, Americas largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior...

Hiring Otr Cdl Class - A Drivers

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Drive with Us: Join MPL Express as a CDL Class A Driver! Are you a CDL Class A driver looking for a fulfilling job with great pay? Your search ends here! What We Offer: Attractive Compensation:...

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

  • Levittown, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Levittown, PA
  • 8 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...

CDL Log Truck Driver Full Time Position

  • Drexel Hill, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Drexel Hill, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Log truck drivers must have a commercial driver's license and extensive experience driving large trucks in difficult conditions....

CDL-A Driver - Average $89,000 Per Year - Home Weekly - Full Benefits

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 hours ago

C.R. England is now hiring CDL-A Team Drivers in Pittsburgh, PA! Home Weekly - Drivers Average $89,000 Annually* THIS DEDICATED DAYLIGHT LANE OFFERS Home weekly; 34-hour reset weekly Drivers...

Dedicated CDL-A Driver - Average $68,000 Per Year - No-Touch Freight

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 8 hours ago

C.R. England is now hiring Dedicated Regional CDL-A Drivers! Regional Route - Average $68,000 Yearly* - Full Benefits This Dedicated Walmart Fleet Offers: Home Time: 34 hours, reset weekly, with...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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