CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Richardson, 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
  • Grand Prairie, TX (19 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (19 miles from Richardson, 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 (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, 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 Class A Truck Driver Weekly Guarantee

  • Ryder System
  • Forney, TX (23 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Forney, TX (23 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Forney, Texas 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 (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irving, TX (16 miles from Richardson, 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 (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, 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 Solo

  • Ryder System
  • Forney, TX (23 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Forney, TX (23 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Forney, Texas 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 (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, 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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Regional Class A Drivers

  • Premier Transportation
  • McKinney, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 4 days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

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Regional CDL A Drivers

  • Premier Transportation
  • McKinney, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 25 days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

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Midwest CDL A Drivers

  • Premier Transportation
  • McKinney, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McKinney, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

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Transport Driver - Local Class A CDL (Days)

  • Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, 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 Truck Driver - Average $101,176/Year + Excellent Benefits

  • Shaffer Trucking
  • Irving, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Irving, TX (16 miles from Richardson, 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 (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, 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 (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 4 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 (21 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Euless, TX (21 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 9 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 Richardson, TX

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CDL Truck Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Richardson, 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 Richardson, 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 Richardson, TX
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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