CDL Truck Driver Jobs in West 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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J.B. Hunt Transport

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Looking for dedicated truck driving jobs? J.B. Hunt is hiring local CDL-A drivers! Become a Dedicated Contract Services® driver and start enjoying consistent freight and deliveries for a single...

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CDL A Truck Driver

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Flemington, WV
  • 6 days ago
  • Flemington, WV
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Position Details: Pay: Average $80,000 - $100,000 Annually Monday - Friday schedule. Home daily! Sign-On Bonus: $500 a week for the first 30 weeks! Experienced Drivers with 1+...

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Class-A CDL Regional Company Driver

  • Quality Carriers
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 17 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 17 days ago

Quality Carriers is the leading bulk liquid chemical transportation provider in North America. With a fleet of over 2,500 trucks and 6,400 trailers, and a network of 100+ locations and 100+ years...

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CDL Delivery Driver

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Ona, WV
  • 5 days ago
  • Ona, WV
  • 5 days ago

BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make it! The expected base rate for this role is $25.00 per hour during...

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Truck Driver CDL A Regional

  • Ryder System
  • Ellenboro, WV
  • 29 days ago
  • Ellenboro, WV
  • 29 days ago

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

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Truck Driver CDL A Regional (windows)

  • Ryder System
  • Ellenboro, WV
  • 19 days ago
  • Ellenboro, WV
  • 19 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Ellenboro, WV 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
  • Beckley, WV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Beckley, WV
  • 60+ days ago

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

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CDL Water Hauler Truck Driver

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 2 hours ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 2 hours ago

Join our team for day or night shifts with sign-on bonuses. Must have a valid CDL A or B, tank and hazmat endorsements. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off....

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CDL-A Truck Drivers $2,500 Sign-on Bonus & Earn $1,540-$1,920 Weekly

  • Wheeling, WV
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 2 hours ago

A CDL Recent CDL-A Graduates Welcome Full Account Training Available See where the road can take you when you drive for Hogan!...

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CDL-A Truck Driver

  • Tucker Freight Lines
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 13 hours ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 13 hours ago

Tucker Freight Lines is Now Hiring CDL-A Local & Flex Open Deck Truck Drivers Avg. Up to $1,650/Gross per Week* - Local & Flex Routes Comprehensive Benefits Available What's In It For You? Drivers...

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Winch Truck Driver - Buckhannon, West Virginia - 1605

  • Key Energy Services LLC
  • Buckhannon, WV
  • 13 hours ago
  • Buckhannon, WV
  • 13 hours ago

Winch Truck Driver - Buckhannon, West Virginia - 1605 Regular - Full Time On-Site Buckhannon, WV 26201, USA Posted 30+ days ago Refer a Friend Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to drive...

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CDL-A Truck Driver Mentor

  • C.R. England
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 15 hours ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 15 hours ago

C.R. England is now hiring Dedicated CDL-A Truck Driver Mentors! Love Trucking? Want to Earn More? Join Our Dedicated Sysco Fleet Today as a Driver Mentor! No-Touch Freight - Average $80,000...

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CDL-A Truck Driver - 99% No-Touch Freight

  • Dart
  • Fairmont, WV
  • 17 hours ago
  • Fairmont, WV
  • 17 hours ago

A CDL Must have at least 6 months of driving experience Must be at least 21 years of age Must be willing to submit to a hair follicle drug test Great Pay & Benefits Await - Apply Now!...

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Local CDL A Truck Driver - Home Daily!

  • Hub Group
  • Shepherdstown, WV
  • 19 hours ago
  • Shepherdstown, WV
  • 19 hours ago

Hub Group is Now Hiring Dedicated CDL-A Drivers in Shippensburg, PA Earn $85,000 - $92,000 per Year* - Home Daily - No-Touch Freight Must have a valid CDL-A License and at least one year of...

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Class-A CDL Regional Company Driver

  • Wheeling, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 1 day ago

Apply Now Compension and Incentives: $1,700.00 weekly average $3,000 Driver Referral Bonus Program - No Limit on Number of Referrals Quarterly safety and performance bonuses Full Medical and...

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Demographic Data for West Virginia

Moving to West Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about West Virginia below.


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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in West 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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