Taxi Driver Jobs in Davenport, IA

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Driver, Hazmat Truck

  • Davenport, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 10 days ago

Work extended hours in-season to meet business demands may include weekends Minimum Qualifications (required) Valid Class B CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement 2+ years of verifiable commercial driving...

Driver Needed!CDL Class A New Trucks up to 0.65 OTR

  • Bettendorf, IA (6 miles from Davenport, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA (6 miles from Davenport, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Please read it before you call! Over the road position! 3 weeks out..4-5 days hometime Experience is required. Min 2-year experience NO PETS! Start 0.60 per mile plus monthly bonuses based on...

Driver Needed!CDL Class A New Trucks..up to 0.60 MILE

  • Bettendorf, IA (6 miles from Davenport, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA (6 miles from Davenport, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Please read it before you call! Over the road position!3weeks out 4-5 days home Experience is required. Min 2-year experience NO PETS! No ryders policy Start 0.60 per mile plus monthly bonuses...

Driver Needed!CDL Class A New Trucks..up to 0.65 PER MILE

  • Bettendorf, IA (6 miles from Davenport, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA (6 miles from Davenport, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Please read it before you call! Over the road position! 3 weeks out...4-5 days hometime Experience is required. Min 2-year experience NO PETS! No riders allowed Start 0.60 per mile plus monthly...

Class A Local Driver - Nights

  • Davenport, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 8 days ago

Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday Nights Salary: Minimum Pay Guarantee of $1350 - $1550 per week (based on route) Sign-On Bonus: $500 Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package Company...

Driver Delivery Class A

  • Davenport, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 11 days ago

Job Overview: Driver Local Delivery Combination Route - Davenport, IA About the RoleLocal Combination Drivers are responsible for delivering our products to small and large retailers on a set...

Class A Company Driver Needed

  • Davenport, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 19 days ago

Consistent miles, solid pay, and bi-weekly home time a Average $1,400a$1,500 per week a Home every other weekend (run 11a14 days, off 2a3 days) a Mostly Kenworths and Cascadias a Dry Van a 100% No...

Driver

  • Davenport, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 22 days ago

DRIVER Req #101 Elmore Place, Davenport, Iowa, United States of America Job Description Posted Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM DRIVER ELMORE PLACE IS HIRING A SHUTTLE DRIVER PART TIME 30 hours...

Driver Trainee

  • Bettendorf, IA (6 miles from Davenport, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA (6 miles from Davenport, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: A Driver Trainee will be trained by Republic Services to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL) to then assume the responsibility of a Driver with our Company. Driver Trainees...

Driver / Crew Leader / Laborer

  • Davenport, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 60+ days ago

HIRING IMMEDIATELY! We believe in: hire for attitude, train for skill. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Quad Cities is HIRING IMMEDIATELY and looking for multiple movers and drivers to join our team....

Demographic Data for Davenport, IA

Moving to Davenport, IA? Find some basic demographic data about Davenport, IA below.


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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Taxi App in React Native
Please note that this is not a "full taxi app", it's definitely lacks some functionality before you can either sell it or deploy it to a app store. It doesn't have any fare monitoring or payment...
Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Davenport, IA

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 Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in Davenport, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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