CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Arlington, TX

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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CDL A Truck Driver

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Mansfield, TX (4 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mansfield, TX (4 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Position Details: Pay: $88,000 upwards annually after completion of training period Schedule/Hours : Tuesday through Saturday, Dispatch between 1-5am MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR LAYOVER...

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Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekly

  • Ryder System
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Dallas, TX offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about....

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CDL A Truck Driver - Local & Regional Routes - $30/hr + Benefits

  • TransForce Inc.
  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Job Info Job Location: Irving, TX Route Type: Regional Type of Assignment: Dedicated Transmission Type: Automatic Job Requirements Experience: 1+ year Handling: Heavy Touch Additional Information...

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Truck Driver CDL A Regional

  • Ryder System
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Dallas, TX offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about....

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Truck Driver CDL A Regional Flatbed

  • Ryder System
  • Saginaw, TX (20 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Saginaw, TX (20 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 20 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Saginaw, TX offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about....

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Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

  • Ryder System
  • Burleson, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 27 days ago
  • Burleson, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 27 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver inBurleson, TX offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about....

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Truck Driver CDL A OTR Solo

  • Ryder System
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in the Dallas, TX offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about....

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Flex Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers Average $120000 annually Travel required, up to 100 percent Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral What you will do: This...

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Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Average $71656 Annually Dedicated route Local, home daily What you will do: Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to...

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Transport Driver - Local Class A CDL (Days)

  • Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Class A CDL General Purpose Responsible for driving and transporting finished goods from production facility to warehousing facilities....

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CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver - DPF

  • Averitt Express
  • Grand Prairie, TX (14 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • moments ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (14 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • moments ago

Job Requirements Must live within a 100-mile radius Minimum of 1-year verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years Must have a Class A CDL Must be 21 years of age No convictions for reckless...

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CDL-A Truck Driver - Average $101,176/Year + Excellent Benefits

  • Shaffer Trucking
  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications: Must have a valid CDL-A commercial driver's license At least 1 year of experience No DOT preventable in the last year or less than 3 preventable accidents in the last 5 years No CDL...

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CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly

  • APL Cargo, Inc.
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 2 hours ago

A CDL 1 year of experience Join APL Cargo & Get What You Deserve - Apply Now!...

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CDL Driver Tractor Trailer- Benefits Day 1, PTO-2346616

  • Waste Management
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Summary Safely operates a tractor-trailer or a straight truck with a pup trailer (or other vehicle requiring a Class A CDL) to perform assigned duties on designated routes. II....

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Class A Cdl Driver Wanted For Local Job

  • Euless, TX (16 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Euless, TX (16 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 10 hours ago

LOOKING FOR CLASS A CDL DRIVER FOR LOCAL JOB. HOME DAILY 5 AND HALF DAYS OF WORK A WEEK PAYS 30% OF GROSS ALL NEWER AUTOMATIC FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 1099 POSITION TEXT ME AT ......

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Demographic Data for Arlington, TX

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Arlington, TX

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 Arlington, TX 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 Arlington, TX
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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