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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Wegmans CDL Truck Driver

  • Pottsville, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Pottsville, PA
  • 9 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 Class A Truck Driver

  • 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...

Class A CDL Truck Driver

  • Bloomsburg, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bloomsburg, PA
  • 5 hours ago

We are looking for an OTR driver. Home most weekends. 30% of gross paid. Mostly Conestoga, occasionally Dry Van. Cash towards benefits after 90 days paid monthly. Must have clean MVR. Must have...

Truck Driver - CDL Drivers - Local Class A Driver

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 hours ago

As a Centerline CDL Truck Driver, you will have several advantages over other transportation job seekers....

Class A CDL, Regional, Home weekends

  • Northampton, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Northampton, PA
  • 5 hours ago

Looking for Professional drivers to run Regional, we pick up and deliver to steel mills, No Tarping, we have new Conestoga trailers,we have paid training if you have 2 years CDL experience, we run...

CDL-A Drivers / $78K Yearly / Regional & OTR Routes

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 5 hours ago

Regional and OTR Routes Benefits: Flexible home time (home every 10 days) - it's your choice! Average pay of $1,500 per week or $78,000 per year - call us to learn more! Medical, dental, and...

HOME WEEKLY Dedicated CDL-A Driver

  • Reading, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 5 hours ago

Job Location Home WEEKLY - % Pay - 27-30% per load - Avg $1,600/Week Home Weekly 27%-30% - Percentage Pay - earn more as your production increases! Average $1,500 per week At least 6 months of...

CDL B Truck Driver - $25/hr plus OT

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 hours ago

: CDL B Experience: 1+ year Handling: Heavy Touch Additional Information TransForce is seeking Full time CDL B drivers in Pittsburgh, PA....

Class A Truck Driver

  • PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • PA
  • 8 hours ago

BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make it! Our Delivery Drivers make $33.95 an hour! $ 5,000 RETENTION BONUS FOR...

CDL B Truck Driver - $22/hr plus OT ($900 - $1100 per week)

  • Verona, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Verona, PA
  • 8 hours ago

: CDL B Experience: 2+ years Handling: Pallet Jacking, Heavy Touch Additional Information TransForce is seeking Full time CDL B drivers in Verona, PA....

CDL A Truck Driver - $32.69/Hr. ($800 - $900/Week)

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

: CDL A Experience: 2+ years Handling: Drop and hook Additional Information TransForce is seeking Full time CDL A drivers in Pittsburgh, PA....

Cdl A Driver Lease A Pete All Miles Paid 3 Months Experience

  • New Cumberland, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • New Cumberland, PA
  • 9 hours ago

New program for drivers who want to train drivers while leasing their truck We lease a Pete 579 Cummins engine Zero down No credit check Only 2 deductions truck payment, and 1 deduction for...

Pump Truck Driver

  • Chester, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chester, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Location: Modena, Chester County PAGo Green! Mahoney Environmental recycles used cooking oil - help the environment as part of our exceptional team. Competitive income, 401K plan, paid holidays...

CDL-A Driver

  • Shippensburg, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Shippensburg, PA
  • 9 hours ago

CDL-A Driver (Shippensburg) compensation: 75/25. Negotiable.9 Pay expansion and Performance bonuses employment type: job title: Driver Looking for a experienced CDL-A driver. Must be reliable....

Truck Driver - Home Daily - CDL A - 3rd Shift

  • Carlisle, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Carlisle, PA
  • 10 hours ago

qualifications: Be at least 21 years of age Valid Class A commercial driver's license Safe driving record and history Currently possess or be willing to obtain hazardous materials, tank vehicle and doubles...

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
37.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
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 Pennsylvania
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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