CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Tanner, AL

A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Truck Driver plays a critical role in the transportation industry by ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods. Their tasks include planning routes, inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods). It is their responsibility to manage loads, keep logs of their activities, report any incidents or issues encountered, and maintain a professional and customer-focused attitude. CDL Truck Drivers are key links in the supply chain, as they facilitate the movement of goods from manufacturers to consumers, impacting sectors such as retail, food services, and manufacturing.

Prior to becoming a CDL Truck Driver, an individual might have held roles such as a delivery driver, warehouse worker, or freight handler. These positions provide the necessary experience in handling goods, understanding delivery protocols, and operating within the logistics sector. In addition to prior experience, a CDL Truck Driver must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and often undergo further specialized training depending on the type of materials they transport. Essential skills for this role include a solid understanding of road safety, excellent time management to ensure timely deliveries, mechanical knowledge to perform basic vehicle maintenance, and physical stamina to manage long hours on the road.

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Local Class A CDL Driver / Part Time Weekend Work 1099

  • Falkville, AL (21 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Falkville, AL (21 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 2 hours ago

Local class A driving job part time weekends(Saturday and Sunday) 7:00am start time, shuttling from plant to plant. Some drop and hook, some live load and unload just docking doors. (NO TOUCH...

OTR CDL A Truck Driver

  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 3 days ago

CDL-A Solos Start up to $0.60 CPM Base! Teams Start up to $0.75 CPM Base. Veteran Appreciation Pay that Wont Cost you Your Benefits! Excellent Pay, Flexible Time Off, and Great Benefits! At PTL,...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Earn Up to $85,000/Yr + No-Touch

  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 5 days ago

MCK Trucking is now hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers for No-Touch Freight Earn $75,000 - $85,000 Annually - Home Weekends - No-Touch Freight - Comprehensive Benefits (Must have valid CDL-A license and 1...

Truck Driver Local Class A

  • Mooresville, AL (7 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mooresville, AL (7 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Earn $24.50 per hour Drop and hook Local, home daily What you will do: Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to automotive...

Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Mooresville, AL (7 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mooresville, AL (7 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Earn $24.50 per hour Drop and hook Local, home daily What you will do: Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to automotive...

Truck Driver - Athens, AL

  • Athens, AL (9 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Athens, AL (9 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Location:**Athens, AL**Type of Employment:**Full Time**Primary Responsibilities:**- Promotes TriGreen Equipment in a professional, honest manner (to include personal appearance and dress)- Follow...

Regional Class A Driver

  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 10 days ago

Job Overview Legacy Supply Chain, supporting Product Distribution Company - a subsidiary of GE Appliances, is hiring an experienced full time Regional Class A Driver for our terminal in Decatur,...

Part Time - CDL Delivery Driver

  • Athens, AL (9 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Athens, AL (9 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 14 days ago

Essential Functions: Customer Service Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs Seeks out customers to...

Class A Truck Driver

  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Trillium Driver s is now seeking CDL Class A Truck Driver in Decatur, AL! This is a Temp to Perm opportunity hauling fresh/frozen chicken. This is a home daily position, working a regional (GA/FL)...

CDL Class A Driver

  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 17 days ago

Skyworks LLC is a family owned and operated business specializing in rental, sales and service of construction equipment. We are a team inspired by a positive culture to build exceptional customer...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Earn $75,000-$85,000/Year

  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 18 days ago

MCK Trucking is now hiring Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers Earn $75,000 - $85,000 Annually - Home Weekends Top Pay & Benefits: Earn $75,000 - $85,000 annually Earn up to 61 CPM with 2,500 miles per...

Full Time - CDL Delivery Driver

  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (3 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 19 days ago

Essential Functions: Customer Service Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs Seeks out customers to...

CDL-A Production and Event Truck Driver

  • Madison, AL (9 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Madison, AL (9 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Averitt is looking for elite drivers who want to elevate their driving career by joining our award-winning On Tour Logistics team. Our entertainment drivers bring the fun and...

Truck Driver

  • Athens, AL (9 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Athens, AL (9 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary Truck Driver is responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up...

CDL Independent Contractor

  • Rogersville, AL (20 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rogersville, AL (20 miles from Tanner, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Owner Operators - Earn as much as $150,000/yr! As a 100% employee owned trucking company, we understand what it means to truly OWN IT. What's good for you is good for us. No one gives Owner...

Demographic Data for Tanner, AL

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Tanner, AL

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 CDL Truck Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

CDL Truck Drivers in Tanner, AL offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
4.3%
Some College
3.7%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CDL Truck Drivers in Tanner, AL
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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