Straight Truck Jobs in California

A Straight Truck, also known as a box truck or a cube van, plays an essential role in the transportation industry. These vehicles are crucial for local deliveries and short hauls, often carrying goods from warehouses to retail outlets, or delivering packages in urban areas. Straight Trucks are typically easier to navigate in congested areas compared to larger tractor-trailers, making them ideal for delivery in densely populated regions. They serve as a vital cog in the supply chain, ensuring the smooth and timely transportation of goods to their final destination.

To operate a Straight Truck, one must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - specifically a Class B CDL - or a specialized Straight Truck certification. Important skills for this role include the ability to operate and maintain the vehicle, strong spatial awareness for loading and unloading goods, as well as navigation and route planning skills. Prior job roles that can lead to this position may include a delivery driver, a warehouse worker, or a forklift operator, each providing relevant experience in handling goods, understanding delivery procedures, and operating commercial vehicles.

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CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1332)

  • Lancaster, CA
  • moments ago
  • Lancaster, CA
  • moments ago

the road travel Specific qualifications include: Valid CDL Class B The ability to lift 75-100 pounds repeatedly (your most common cargo will be 70 pound bundles of shingles) Ability and willingness...

Local Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Huntington Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Huntington Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Our job is to connect you with safe, rewarding work at top companies while maintaining your flexibility and work/life balance.What you'll do: Operate a 26 Straight Truck safely Hauling All different...

Flatbed Owner Operators & Lease Drivers Needed Now

  • Huntington Park, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Park, CA
  • 1 day ago

Hamro Expedite Inc. Flatbed & Stepdeck Freight Hiring Nationwide | Gross $6,000$12,000/Week | No Forced Dispatch Call or Text: ... Apply Online Schedule a Call Visit Our Website WHO WE ARE: At...

$25.00- $25.00/ HR Local Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Huntington Park, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Park, CA
  • 1 day ago

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Class A Flatbed Drivers

  • Stockton, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 1 day ago

Looking for responsible and dependable truck drivers. Apply now! JOB DETAILS * Local work * Delivering general freight * Flatbed - doubles & semi * 5 days a week REQUIREMENTS * 23 years of age or...

FLATBED DRIVER NEEDED! $1500/week and UP! Steady all year long!

  • Fresno, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 2 days ago

LOOKING TO HIRE IMMEDIATELY! - - - > CALL ME ... (John) Drivers on average will start off making anywhere between $1500 and UP! Depends on how hard you run! Could be much more than $1500 Currently...

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver (R208145)

  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Company: US0320 Sysco Riverside, Inc. Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 92518 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is in...

CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications you’ll bring as a CDL-A Teammate\: At least 21 years of age Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL-A) At least 1 year or 50,000 verifiable miles of tractor-trailer driving experience...

Local Class B CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1331)

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 3 days ago

amount on COD deliveries Responsibilities may include warehouse work, including loading and unloading of materials on to or off of trucks or into warehouse as assigned This position does not require over...

Class B CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1331)

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 3 days ago

amount on COD deliveries Responsibilities may include warehouse work, including loading and unloading of materials on to or off of trucks or into warehouse as assigned This position does not require over...

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 days ago

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce,...

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

  • Poway, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 4 days ago

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce,...

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce,...

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

  • Walnut, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Walnut, CA
  • 5 days ago

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce,...

Flatbed Drivers wanted western states great pay ever Friday

  • Fresno, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 6 days ago

Family Owned and Operated Small Fleet Come Grow With Us. Looking for long term drivers only. AVAILABLE NOW!!!!!!!! PAID EVERY FRIDAY!!!!!!!! Must have 2 years with open deck experience of 6months...

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in California

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 Straight Truck positions.



Highest Education Level

Straight Trucks in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.7%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
1.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Straight Trucks in California
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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