CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Lavon, 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 - Home Weekly - Earn Up to $0.62 per Mile

  • Mesquite, TX (20 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Mesquite, TX (20 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 18 hours ago

Millis Transfer is Now Hiring Regional CDL-A Drivers in Texas! Top 25% of Drivers Earn $80,000+ Annually Guaranteed Home Weekly - Pay Protection Program Benefits with Millis: Earn up to $0.62 per...

Intermodal truck driver Top drivers earn up to $74,000

  • Mesquite, TX (20 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mesquite, TX (20 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Tanker endorsement and HazMat endorsement are strongly preferred. Live within 100 miles of Mesquite, TX....

Intermodal truck driver Weekends - Top drivers earn up to $75,000

  • Mesquite, TX (20 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mesquite, TX (20 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Tanker endorsement and HazMat endorsement are strongly preferred. Live within 40 miles of Mesquite, TX....

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn Up to $80k/Year + Benefits

  • Garland, TX (11 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garland, TX (11 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Western Express is Now Hiring Entry Level CDL-A Drivers Recent Grads Make up to $80K in your First Year! - NO Experience Required - Weekly Home-Time* A valid CDL-A is required for this position!...

1 Year OTR Exp. - CDL-A Driver - Start at $1,610/Week + Great Benefits

  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 1 day ago

K&B Transportation is Now Hiring OTR CDL-A Drivers! Start at 70 CPM - $1,610/Week Guaranteed Potential to Earn $2,000+ on Top Weeks $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Paid Out on First Check (1+ year of OTR...

Midwest Class A Drivers

  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Regional Class A CDL Drivers - Average $100,000 per year! Dive into a career that offers a job and a lifestyle where your efforts are recognized, and your success is celebrated. At Premier, weve...

Team CDL-A Company Truck Drivers - Lakewood, NY Loop

  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Highlights Dedicated Teams - $187,200 - $207,700 Annually Per Team Late Model Equipment Pay & Details Dedicated Teams - $187,200 - $207,700 Annually Per Team Earn $0.72 - $0.74 CPM Out 12 Days,...

CDL-A - Dedicated Reefer nighttime truck driver

  • Plano, TX (16 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plano, TX (16 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications + Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). + Drivers on this account are required to drive at night. + Live within 50 miles of Fort Worth, TX. + Minimum 3 months of Class A driving...

CDL-A - Dedicated truck driver

  • Plano, TX (16 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plano, TX (16 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 3 days ago

. + Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). + Will need to attend flatbed training. + Live within 50 miles of Wilmer, TX. Need CDL training?...

CDL Class A Drivers Needed Urgent MAKE UP TO $2000/Week

  • Plano, TX (16 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX (16 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Seijay Global & family trucking is hiring commercial truck SOLO drivers C D L class A**** CDL Type: CLASS A COMPANY DRIVER Run: OVER THE ROAD, LOTS OF MILES, NATIONWIDE, SINGLE 2019-2020...

Class A CDL Driver Multiple Lanes Available

  • Greenville, TX (21 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, TX (21 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Value Truck has a lot of routes to choose from, and we want you to be a part of the Value Truck family! The company is American owned, and dispatched! We have the freight, we have the trucks, all...

OTR CDL-A Drivers Wanted Hazmat only

  • Addison, TX (23 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Addison, TX (23 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Calm and respectful culture Owners on site and work in the business We keep you moving, no waiting on loads, great miles! No micromanaging Well-maintained Equipment Freightliner Cascadia /...

National OTR - CDL Class A Drivers

  • Richardson, TX (17 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (17 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago

An Interstate (Class A) Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat endorsement or willingness to obtain within 120 days of hire. Meet all DOT, local, state, and federal requirements....

CDL-A Company Driver Dry Bulk

  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Driver's License 1-year verifiable tractor-trailer experience Tanker endorsement Past 7 years without: Driving violation involving the consumption of illegal or intoxicating substances A preventable...

Licensed OTR CDL-A Driver - Earn Up to $100,000/Year - 1+ Year Exp.

  • Plano, TX (16 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX (16 miles from Lavon, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Requirements: Valid CDL-A At least 1 year of driving experience within the last 5 years Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement and doubles/triples endorsements Must pass DOT Medical exam...

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Lavon, 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 Lavon, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
16.0%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
4.5%
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 Lavon, TX
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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