Straight Truck Jobs in Essex Fells, NJ

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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Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver (449)

  • Clifton, NJ (8 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (8 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

the road travel Specific qualifications include: Valid CDL Class A is required The ability to lift 75-100 pounds repeatedly (your most common cargo will be 70 pound bundles of shingles) Pre-employment...

Local Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver (449)

  • Clifton, NJ (8 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (8 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

the road travel Specific qualifications include: Valid CDL Class A is required The ability to lift 75-100 pounds repeatedly (you will also be working in the warehouse) Pre-employment drug screen and...

CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

  • Mount Vernon, NY (23 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (23 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is...

Flatbed Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Earn $100,000/Year + Benefits

  • Passaic, NJ (8 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ (8 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements: Valid Class A CDL 3+ months of driving experience preferred No recent DOT-reportable accidents or DUIs Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements Start Driving...

Cdl-A: Regional Flatbed Drivers

  • Edison, NJ (21 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (21 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications - Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) is required. - Must have GOOD WORK ETHICS - Minimum 2 YEARS FLAT BED EXPERIENCE is a MUST. - Familiarity with open deck trailers and tarping...

Otr Cdl A Flatbed Driver 2000$-3000$ Weekly

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Illinois based trucking company looking for truck drivers Benefits: -2000$-3000$ weekly -midwest/south lanes -home every 3 weeks -1099 tax form -Volvo/Kenworth/Freightliner -manual trucks 13...

Flatbed Driver @ Vantage Auto, Car Dealership In Moonachie

  • Moonachie, NJ (11 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Moonachie, NJ (11 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Join the Vantage Auto Team We're Hiring a Flatbed Driver. Vantage Auto, a trusted family-owned business since 1981, is looking for a responsible and experienced driver to help transport vehicles...

CDL FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED up to 3500$ weekly NO ESCROW

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

CDL FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED up to 3500$ weekly NO ESCROW MDX Line image 1 of 3 compensation: paid each Friday direct deposit employment type: job title: Hiring OTR CDL Drivers MDX Line is looking...

CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

The Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of...

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Flatbed Driver and Warehouse Associate: Weekly Pay up to $1100

  • Mountainside, NJ (10 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mountainside, NJ (10 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM | Saturday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM We're looking for a reliable Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate to join...

Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver Mt Vernon IL Walgreens

  • Mount Vernon, NY (23 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (23 miles from Essex Fells, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

CPC Logistics is currently hiring Class A CDL Extra Board Truck Drivers in Mt Vernon IL for the Walgreens private fleet....

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in Essex Fells, NJ

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 Essex Fells, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.8%
Associate's Degree
12.0%
Bachelor's Degree
11.1%
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 Essex Fells, NJ
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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