CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Virginia

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 Class A Truck Driver - Guaranteed minimum of 262 per day!

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

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

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • moments ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • moments ago

(Applicants must have Valid Class A CDL) Are you a Road Warrior? K&B Transportation is hiring for our Road Warrior fleet....

Box Truck Driver

  • Warrenton, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Warrenton, VA
  • 1 hour ago

Box Truck Driver in Haymarket, VA Job Description: The individual will be responsible for hand delivering products such as kitchen cabinets, stairs, and railings with a helper to home builders...

CDL A Truck Driver - Local - $24/hr + OT After 40hrs

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 hours ago

: CDL A Experience: 1+ year Handling: Pallet Jacking, Light Touch Additional Information TransForce is seeking Full time CDL A drivers in Meadows of Dan, VA....

Sign On Bonus Available For Class A Truck Drivers.

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 17 hours ago

We are looking for a Class A CDL driver. Home weekends. So if you want stress free dispatch and a clean truck call us....

CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery

  • Waverly, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Waverly, VA
  • 18 hours ago

Current Class A CDL. 1 year of commercial driving experience required. At least 21 years old. Acceptable driving record. Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire....

CDL-A - Dedicated Reefer nighttime truck driver - Lidl

  • Manassas, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Dedicated Reefer nighttime truck driver - Lidl Average pay: $1,470-$1,620 weekly Home time: Daily Experience: 3 months or greater CDL experience Overview + Reefer trailer hauling grocery store...

CDL-A - Dedicated truck driver - Dollar General

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 21 hours ago

Dedicated truck driver - Dollar General Average pay: $1,240-$1,510 weekly Home time: Weekly Experience: All CDL holders Overview + Haul retail freight on liftgate trailers. + 100% hand unload...

CDL-A - Dedicated truck driver - Target

  • Stuarts Draft, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Stuarts Draft, VA
  • 21 hours ago

Dedicated truck driver - Target Average pay: $1,180-$1,440 weekly Home time: Weekly Experience: All CDL holders Overview + Haul retail merchandise on dry van trailers. + 100% no-touch and 100%...

Truck Driver on-the-job CDL Training

  • Rose Hill, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Rose Hill, VA
  • 21 hours ago

On-the-Job CDL Training Program Truck Driving Job** **New Year - New Career!** Make more of yourself and for yourself. If you qualify, **Roehl Transport will pay you to get your CDL ( & earn a...

Truck Driver Refrigerated OTR Fleet

  • Bealeton, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bealeton, VA
  • 21 hours ago

In our over-the-road National Refrigerated Fleet truck driving job, youll haul cheese and other frozen or temperature controlled products in state-of-the-art trailers across 48 states and Canada....

CDL Truck Driver

  • Delaplane, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Delaplane, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Truck Driver** **US - VA - Delaplane** Roehl Transport is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran....

Regional Class A Drivers- HOME WEEKLY

  • Hurt, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hurt, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Performance Bonus up to $.09 more per mile!!!! Regional - East of the MS to include Eastern TX!!! **Optional** to run the Northeast- **$.25 more per mile** + HOME WEEKLY!!! + Guarantee Pay + 65%...

CDL-A - Dedicated truck driver - Tractor Supply

  • Martinsville, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Martinsville, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Dedicated truck driver - Tractor Supply Average pay: $1,060-$1,290 weekly Home time: Weekly Experience: All CDL holders Overview + Hauling feed on dry van trailers. + 100% no-touch freight. + 9...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Virginia

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



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