Straight Truck Jobs in New York

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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Local Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver (454)

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

ABC Supply, Americas largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products, offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home...

CDL A Flatbed Driver - Local Home Daily

  • Farmington, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Farmington, NY
  • 3 days ago

Why work for U.S. LUMBER? Quick Response, Deep Knowledge, Relationships Built on Trust Benefits will include Medical, Dental, Vision on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment...

Class A Flatbed Driver - Home Daily

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Job Details: Local Day Work Overtime Comprehensive benefits package Retirement plan Requirements: Valid CDL A license CDL A driving experience Flatbed experience Responsibilities: Complete assigned...

The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations...

Delivery Truck Driver - CDL Class A/B

  • Tonawanda, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY
  • 8 days ago

Do you love driving a truck but hate the nights spent away from home? You might flourish in our open position for a local Truck Driver....

CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

  • Williamsville, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 8 days ago

The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides Real Time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations...

CDL-A Truck Driver

  • North Collins, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • North Collins, NY
  • 8 days ago

The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides Real Time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations...

Class A Truck Driver

  • Boston, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, NY
  • 8 days ago

The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides Real Time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations...

Delivery Truck Driver - CDL Class B

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 9 days ago

Do you love driving a truck but hate the nights spent away from home? You might flourish in our open position for a local Truck Driver with dedicated routes....

Class B CDL Delivery Truck Driver (452)

  • Saint James, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint James, NY
  • 9 days ago

and random drug screens are required Straight truck experience is preferred Hazmat endorsement is preferred Pay Information: $22.50 - $25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications....

CDL Delivery Truck Driver - Flatbed (599). Job in Albany Gr8Jobs

  • Albany, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 16 days ago

ABC Supply, America's largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products, offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home...

CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

  • Elmira, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Elmira, NY
  • 18 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...

Local CDL-A Flatbed Drivers / $1,180 - $1,500 Weekly / Home Daily

  • Yaphank, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Yaphank, NY
  • 19 days ago

model equipment) No-touch freight No tarping - you only strap Newer model equipment Full benefits: medical, dental, and vision 401K PTO Requirements: Valid CDL A 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving...

CDL Delivery Truck Driver (445)

  • Albany, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 19 days ago

ABC Supply, Americas largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products, offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home...

CDL-A Regional Flatbed Driver 1,800usd Weekly Avg Home Weekends HAZMAT Required

  • Binghamton, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY
  • 23 days ago

Apply now and join the elite driving force - where skilled drivers like YOU are valued....

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in New York

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 New York offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.9%
Associate's Degree
12.1%
Bachelor's Degree
10.9%
Master's Degree
3.6%
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 New York
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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