CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Texas

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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Local CDL A Truck Driver - $80K+ Per Year - TANKER/HAZMAT

  • Midlothian, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Midlothian, TX
  • 1 hour ago

: CDL A Experience: 0+ (includes CDL students) Additional Information TransForce is seeking Full time CDL A drivers in Midlothian, TX....

Experienced CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn $1,100-$1,763/Week + Benefits

  • Frisco, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Marten Transport is now hiring CDL-A Reefer Truck Drivers! $1,100-$1,763 Weekly Pay Range* - Tuition Assistance Marten is now hiring Class A truck drivers. You can expect excellent earning power,...

Residential Driver CDL B

  • Round Rock, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 6 hours ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement....

Driver CDL B

  • Itasca, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Itasca, TX
  • 6 hours ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement....

CDL A Truck Driver Local

  • Dallas, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 8 hours ago

CDL A City P&D Drivers, $34.79 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Our drivers are home every day! Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference...

Dedicated truck driver - Coca-Cola Top drivers earn up to $72,500

  • Houston, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 hours ago

Overview Haul food and beverage products in dry van trailers. 100% no-touch and 80% drop-and-hook freight. 5-7 loads per week with 1-2 stop-offs per load. Drive within Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana,...

Intermodal truck driver Top drivers earn up to $80,000

  • Mesquite, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mesquite, TX
  • 8 hours ago

Overview Haul freight containers secured to company-owned chassis. 100% no-touch freight that is 40% drop-and-hook. Drive in and out of railyards with 350 miles of rail ramp. Pay and bonus...

Overview Haul furniture in double dry van trailers. 100% no-touch and 95% drop-and-hook freight. 6 loads per week. Drive within KS, LA, MO and TX. Pay and bonus potential Mileage pay and load pay,...

CDL A Truck Drivers - Dry Van - $88,600-$95,820 Annually - Home Weekly

  • Gardendale, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Gardendale, TX
  • 8 hours ago

A CDL Minimum 6 months recent tractor-trailer experience See where the road can take you when you drive for Hogan!...

Truck Driver - Class A (Entry Level)

  • Houston, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid...

Driver - CDL A

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 9 hours ago

As a Class A CDL driver, you will deliver and recover a variety of equipment, tools and supplies to and from the customer worksite....

CDL-A Truck Driver Local Part Time

  • Temple, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Temple, TX
  • 9 hours ago

CDL-A Truck Drivers Needed Hiring Immediately Pflugerville, Texas & Waco, Texas Hourly Pay - $26 Minimum Guarantee Mostly drop and hook work Dispatch out of Pflugerville and Waco Local Run -...

Solo Class-A CDL Truck Driver

  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago

PODs Solo Job Description: This PODs position allows you to see the entire country! This is a flatbed operation hauling 48 or 53 ft. PODS moving containers. POD trailers are loaded and unloaded by...

CDL Delivery Driver / Boom Operator

  • Laredo, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Laredo, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Position Summary: The primary function of a delivery driver is to safely and efficiently operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with company policies along with Federal and State...

CDL-A Truck Driver

  • Lufkin, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lufkin, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? BECOME A US FOODS Shuttle DRIVER! We help YOU make it! Starting Pay up to$29.31 Schedule: Sunday through Thursday...

Demographic Data for Texas

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Texas

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 Texas offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
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 Texas
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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