Straight Truck Jobs in Texas

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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ForTec Medical

Medical Equipment Driver - Part Time

Company Description ForTecMedical is an industry leader, dedicated to improving patient health.  Our Mission is to improve patient health and healthcare by delivering innovative surgical...

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

  • Lewisville, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewisville, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: 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...

1 Year Exp. Required - CDL-A Flatbed Driver - Avg. $1,200-$1,500/Week

  • McKinney, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 2 hours ago

A CDL 1 year of flatbed experience required Interested in Driving for JD & Billy Hines?...

CDL A Flatbed Driver - $0.62/CPM + Benefits

  • Killeen, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Killeen, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Job Info Job Location: Killeen, TX Route Type: OTR Type of Assignment: Dedicated Transmission Type: Automatic Job Requirements CDL Class: CDL A Experience: 0+ (includes CDL students) Handling: Strapping...

Flatbed Drivers - Hiring Now

  • TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • TX
  • 20 hours ago

Must have Class A CDL & current Medical Card. Experienced Required. WE HAVE PAID HOLIDAYS & VACATION TIME... TRUCKS PARK ON I 20 NEAR WILLS POINT text OR call ... OR send email....

FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED up to 3500$ weekly/conductores de FLATBED

  • Miami, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Miami, TX
  • 20 hours ago

MDX Line busca conductores de camiones de plataforma (OTR) para su empresa. Volvo/Freightliners (2022-2025). regulados a 73 mph. - Estamos ubicados en Illinois y New Jersey., pero contratamos en...

Local Flatbed Truck driver

  • Kyle, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Kyle, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Local Flatbed Truck Driver CDL Class A required Monday - Friday 1-3 loads a day Must be able to carry 80lbs Ocasional oversized loads (willing to train, Pays more) Occasional out of town loads...

Local Class B CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1329)

  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 20 hours 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...

Flatbed Owner Operators Home Daily

  • Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago

(Must Be Clean Equipment) MUST HAVE TX License Must have 3 years or more VERIFIABLE over the road flatbed experience or training! Must have clean MVR / PSP Report!...

Local Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1329)

  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 20 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) Ability and...

Local CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1222)

  • Lufkin, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lufkin, TX
  • 20 hours 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...

CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1222)

  • Lufkin, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lufkin, TX
  • 21 hours 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...

Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1329)

  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 21 hours ago

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

Class B CDL Delivery Truck Driver (1329)

  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 21 hours 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

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 1 day ago

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver IMMEDIATELY HIRING CDL A Local Delivery Truck Drivers Earn up to $120,000/year Job Summary: Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery...

Demographic Data for Texas

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in Texas

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 Texas 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 Texas
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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