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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OTR CDL A Drivers Needed-Top 50% average $92,254. 21 Days Out

  • Lane, SD
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lane, SD
  • 4 hours ago

Salary: Top 50% average $92,254 per year CPM: Starting pay $.63 to $.66 cpm Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL...

Flat Bed Truck Driver - Sioux Falls, SD

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 18 hours ago

Starting pay $0.72 - $0.76 cents per mile, depending on experience Average weekly pay $1,600 - $2,000 (based on ~2,300 miles/week) Bonus pay up to $230 per week No touch freight Regional, schedule varies Doubles...

Feed Truck Driver

  • Corson, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Corson, SD
  • 2 days ago

hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands Valid Class A CDL preferred Hazmat,Tanker, Air Brake endorsements preferred Agriculture background preferred...

Experienced Class A CDL Driver Wanted-Excellent pay and Benefits

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago

We are excited to announce that we have a few driving positions available right now! Interested in driving for an exceptional carrier? We are one of the top paying carriers in the industry today,...

Have a Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction....

SIMON Truck Driver

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago

A CDL with endorsements and valid medical card required Skills: 2 or more years of commercial driving experience preferred; construction experience and experience operating multiple types of vehicles...

Local Route Driver (Box Truck)

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago

Title: Local Route Driver (Box Truck) Requisition Id: 38520 Job Function: Field Services Operations Career Area: Drivers Work Location: Rapid City SD-Transfer Station About Us: Stericycle is a...

Regional CDL Truck Driver Average $86,000 - 89,000 per Year

  • Milbank, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Milbank, SD
  • 3 days ago

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

Regional CDL Truck Driver Average $75,000 - $80,000 per Year

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago

Ruan is now hiring Class A CDL drivers to haul hardware supplies in doubles dry van Trailers for our dedicated customer based in Cedar Falls, SD to support our Milbank, SD operations!...

CDL Delivery Driver

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago

We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by...

Delivery Driver - CDL A - Tanker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago

This position performs daily delivery with a set route of stops. Drives bulk cargo tank vehicle, transporting liquid loads. Responsible for providing outstanding customer service, loading and...

A CDL or will obtain Class A CDL....

OTR CDL A Drivers Moving National Freight -Top 50% average $92,254

  • Plankinton, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Plankinton, SD
  • 5 days ago

Salary: Top 50% average $92,254 per year CPM: Starting pay $.61 to $.64 cpm Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL...

CDL A Driver Short Haul Home Regularly. Job in Custer Gr8Jobs

  • Custer, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Custer, SD
  • 5 days ago

NO coast-to-coast hauls What You Need Valid CDL Class A with clean driving record (MVR) Ability to obtain Tanker, Doubles/Triples, and Air Brake endorsements Experience driving a manual transmission...

CDL A Driver Short Haul Home Regularly. Job in Sturgis Gr8Jobs

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 5 days ago

NO coast-to-coast hauls What You Need Valid CDL Class A with clean driving record (MVR) Ability to obtain Tanker, Doubles/Triples, and Air Brake endorsements Experience driving a manual transmission...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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



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