CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Driver - Local Route

  • New Berlin, WI
  • moments ago
  • New Berlin, WI
  • moments ago

This role is not open for submissions from outside staffing agencies CDL Class A Driver - Local Route What Brought You Here Pay Range: $27-29 Quarterly safety and monthly incentive bonus...

Class A CDL Driver - Reefer

  • Middleton, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Middleton, WI
  • 1 hour ago

Our OTR drivers operate throughout the Midwest and Southern states. We do not currently go to CA, NY, New England states. Our family of companies manufactures and distributes dairy products from...

CDL A Driver

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 hour ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a...

Company Driver - Class A CDL

  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 1 hour ago

Build your career with RJ Schinner, a growing, family-owned wholesale redistributor with over 70 years of success. We have 20 distribution centers throughout the US, 600+ employees, and provide...

Flatbed CDL Truck Driver Paid Weekly Monday to Friday

  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 1 hour ago

Ruan is hiring Class A CDL drivers to be based in Fond du Lac, WI, to haul finished product for our dedicated customer, Chicago Tube & Iron Company (CTI)! CTI is one of the largest specialty steel...

Local Hazmat CDL Truck Driver $0.62 per Mile Avg. $100,000 / Year

  • Madison, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 hour ago

Ruan is looking for Class A CDL hazmat drivers based in Madison, WI, to transport and deliver liquid oxygen, nitrogen, or argon for a dedicated customer. Cryogenic liquids are used in a variety of...

Truck Driver - Hiker/Vehicle Transporter/CDL - Part Time

  • Windsor, WI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Windsor, WI
  • 8 hours ago

Penske Truck Leasing seeks highly motivated and qualified applicants to fill the unique position of Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver). This position is responsible for vehicle delivery and...

CDL A Driver

  • Monona, WI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Monona, WI
  • 8 hours ago

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a skilled and dedicated CDL A Driver for our client in Madison, WI! Our client is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the country. As a CDL A...

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

  • Zenda, WI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Zenda, WI
  • 8 hours ago

at Agricultural Growth Relief Association, Inc. in Zenda, Illinois, United States Job Description DISCLAIMER: THIS JOB POSTING IS INTENDED ONLY FOR U.S. WORKERS LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE...

CDL-A Truck Driver. Job in Janesville Gr8Jobs

  • Janesville, WI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 8 hours ago

KAG Energy, a division of Kenan Advantage Group, is currently hiring Local Truck Drivers in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive...

CDL-A Truck Driver. Job in Fond Du Lac Gr8Jobs

  • Taycheedah, WI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Taycheedah, WI
  • 8 hours ago

KAG Energy, a division of Kenan Advantage Group, is currently hiring Regional Truck Drivers in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive...

C.R. England is Now Hiring CDL-A OTR Drivers! Drivers Average $62,504 Annually A valid CDL-A and 3+ months of current experience are required This lane is not suitable for students, recent grads,...

C.R. England is Now Hiring CDL-A OTR Drivers! Drivers Average $62,504 Annually A valid CDL-A and 3+ months of current experience are required This lane is not suitable for students, recent grads,...

CDL-A Truck Driver. Job in Manitowoc Gr8Jobs

  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 8 hours ago

KAG Specialty Products is currently hiring Company Truck Drivers in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive terminal managers and great...

Regional CDL-A Truck Driver. Job in Waupun Gr8Jobs

  • Waupun, WI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waupun, WI
  • 8 hours ago

KAG Energy, a division of Kenan Advantage Group, is currently hiring Regional Truck Drivers in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive...

Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
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 Wisconsin
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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