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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CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

  • Strykersville, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Strykersville, NY
  • 22 hours ago

CDL A Delivery Truck Driver - Hiring Immediately Location: Strykersville CDL A Delivery Truck Driver - Hiring Immediately at US Foods, Inc. summary: CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers at US Foods are...

Local CDL Delivery Truck Driver (665)

  • Shortsville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Shortsville, NY
  • 1 day ago

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

Delivery Truck Driver - CDL Class B

  • Auburn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description Haun Welding Supply is seeking a highly motivated, career-minded and experienced CDL Class B Driver to join our growing team in Auburn, NY. Home Every Night, No...

CDL Delivery Truck Driver (665)

  • Shortsville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Shortsville, NY
  • 1 day ago

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

Job Description: Company: US0025 Sysco Albany, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 12528 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance...

CDL-A OTR FLATBED DRIVERS/ NEW 2025 Volvo trucks available!

  • Oakdale, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakdale, NY
  • 2 days ago

Now Hiring Experienced Flatbed OTR CDL-A Drivers! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SNM Logistics, a family owned flatbed...

Delivery Truck Driver Regular Class D License with Forklift Experience

  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 3 days ago

Load & unload goods with care and accuracy. Must be very punctual and accurate working on log books. Follow assigned routes and schedules. Make deliveries to clients safely and on time....

Hiring Professional Stepdeck/Flatbed Drivers 30% Of Gross

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago

What We Offer: Earn 30% of Gross Bring home $2,000$2,500/week 2.5 weeks on / 5 days off Take your truck home Fuel cards & weekly direct deposit 24/7 Dispatch & Roadside Service Regional loads Step...

Local CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago

Local CDL A Flatbed Company Truck Driver - Home Daily in Batavia, NY Local duties include picking up and delivering loads same day. With oversize freight, you will need to know how to work with...

Local CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 5 days ago

Local CDL A Flatbed Company Truck Driver - Home Daily in Batavia, NY Local duties include picking up and delivering loads same day. With oversize freight, you will need to know how to work with...

HMD is hiring flatbed truck drivers for a 2 weeks OTR truck driver position. Our solo drivers are 2 weeks out OTR- 2 nights at home, plus 12 CPM per diem. 65 CPM base all miles PLUS 5 CPM extra if...

UFP Transportation is hiring a full-time, motivated, and dependable Class A CDL driver with a clean driver record for our Auburn, NY location!...

CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

  • Oneonta, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Oneonta, NY
  • 7 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 (R204255)

  • Elmira, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Elmira, NY
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: Company: US0027 Sysco Syracuse, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 14903 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $27.99 The compensation range provided is in compliance with...

CDL-A Dedicated Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Stormville, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Stormville, NY
  • 8 days ago

Driver's License Minimum 1 year of recent tractor trailer experience driving in the 5 boroughs of NYC or 1 year of Flatbed Experience....

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
43.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.8%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
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 New York
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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