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
  • 1 day ago
  • Pottsville, PA
  • 1 day 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
  • 23 days ago
  • Pottsville, PA
  • 23 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 Driver - Local Routes, No Overnight Stays

  • Pottsville, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Pottsville, PA
  • 10 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...

PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

  • Shippenville, PA
  • moments ago
  • Shippenville, PA
  • moments ago

THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is on the lookout for a Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee in Clarion County! In this role, you will have the...

Remote Work

Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Live within 45 miles of Carlisle, PA, Stuarts Draft, VA or Winchester, VA. Need CDL training?...

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

Truck Driver - POTTSVILLE PA

  • Pottsville, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pottsville, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Minimum Qualifications Interstate (Class A) Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat endorsement (including cleared background check) or will obtain HAZMAT endorsement (with cleared background check)...

Class A Truck Driver Home Daily Local

  • Milton, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Milton, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Immediate opening for a Dedicated SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Milton, PA! For more Details Call Kayla or Text "Milton" to ......

CDL-A Drivers / $1,200 - $1,600 Weekly / Reefer & Van Opportunities

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago

J&R Schugel continues its commitment to drivers in 2025! CDL-A Reefer & Van Opportunities: Dedicated, Regional, and OTR Driving Positions Now Available Professional Drivers Enjoy: Drivers average...

OTR CDL-A Drivers / $1,300 - $1,700 Weekly / Pet Policy

  • Erie, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Erie, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Dutch Maid Logistics is Hiring OTR Company Drivers Benefits: Drivers earn $.75 CPM and average $1,300-$1,700 per week Drivers who live in IN, OH, PA, NJ, and New York City (not upstate) are home...

Local Cdl-A Driver Wanted!

  • York, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • York, PA
  • 12 hours ago

Looking for full-time, safe, reliable, Class A drivers, 23 years or older with 2 yrs recent and verifiable Van/OTR/Local experience, clean MVR, and ZERO drug/alcohol history. Local home-daily and...

Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Greensburg, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 12 hours ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Earn $29.17 per hour plus 10 percent shift differential pay Overtime after 40 hours Local, Home Daily Weekends off You will drive:...

160001-Truck Driver

  • Glen Mills, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Glen Mills, PA
  • 12 hours ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver

  • Hatboro, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hatboro, PA
  • 12 hours ago

A Duie Pyle is seeking an experienced, motivated full-time CDL-A Dedicated Delivery Truck Driver in Hatboro, Pa. You will be driving a day cab tractor pulling a 48-53' van trailer hauling...

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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
37.9%
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 Pennsylvania
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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