CDL Truck Driver Jobs in South Dakota

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 CDL B Regional

  • Ryder System
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 7 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver inSioux Falls, SD offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about....

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Truck Driver CDL B Regional Touch

  • Ryder System
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver inSioux Falls, SD offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about....

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Home Daily CDL Truck Driver Average $90,000 per Year

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 hours ago

Ruan is hiring Class A CDL drivers in Sioux Falls SD, to shuttle run for our dedicated customer. Call ... for more information. Pay Earn $31 per hour with overtime after 40 hours....

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Dry Van Regional CDL Truck Driver $115,000 per Year Sioux Falls

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 hours ago

Ruan is hiring full-time Class A CDL regional drivers to be based in Sioux Falls, SD, to deliver machine parts and finished goods in dry van trailers for our dedicated customer....

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CDL-A Truck Driver

  • Sysco
  • Beresford, SD
  • 16 hours ago
  • Beresford, SD
  • 16 hours ago

Sysco is Now Hiring CDL-A Delivery Drivers in South Sioux City, NE! Immediately Hiring CDL-A Delivery Drivers Earn Up to $100,000 per Year* - Comprehensive Benefits We offer our colleagues the...

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Local CDL A Truck Driver - Home Daily!

  • Sysco
  • Box Elder, SD
  • 17 hours ago
  • Box Elder, SD
  • 17 hours ago

Sysco is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers in Montana! Hiring Immediately - Home Daily Top Drivers Earn $110,000+ per Year We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and...

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CDL-A Dedicated Truck Drivers - $10k Sign On Bonus!

  • Fort Pierre, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Pierre, SD
  • 1 day ago

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Drivers - Sign On Bonus! CRST The Transportation Solution Inc. is one of the nations largest transportation companies, providing total transportation solutions and...

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Truck Driver

  • John Deere
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 1 day ago

C & B Operations with 38 John Deere dealerships across 6 states has an opening for a CDL Truck Driver based out of South Dakota, Minnesota, or Iowa....

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Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Earn $32.50 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Home daily You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks Best-in-class specs...

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Class A CDL Driver

  • Norfolk Iron and Metal
  • Watertown, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 1 day ago

truck and trailer inspections Complete DVIR for pre and post trips and driving Assist in loading and unloading of steel and other supplies Provide customer service in professional manner Required: Class...

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Class A CDL Drivers - $6000 Hiring Bonus

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

Class A CDL Drivers - Flatbed Koch Trucking is looking to hire CDL-A truck drivers to join our flatbed division. No flatbed experience?...

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Now Hiring Otr & Regional Cdl Class A Drivers.

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

Solo drivers with Class "A" CDL wanted for Over the Road & REGIONAL &....

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Regional CDL Truck Driver Avg $80,000 - 85,000 / Yr Home Weekly

  • Milbank, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Milbank, SD
  • 1 day ago

Ruan is now hiring Class A CDL drivers to haul hardware supplies in doubles dry van Trailers for our dedicated customer based in Milbank, SD! Call ... for more information....

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Class A CDL Combo P Driver (10:00 AM Start) $32.20

  • Old Dominion Freight Line
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements. Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record....

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Roll Off Driver Class B CDL

  • KELOLAND
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

Roll Off Driver Class B CDL Boltes Sunrise Sanitary Service Inc....

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Demographic Data for South Dakota

Moving to South Dakota? Find some basic demographic data about South Dakota below.


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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in South Dakota

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 South Dakota offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.1%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Master's Degree
4.8%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CDL Truck Drivers in South Dakota
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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