CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Tuscaloosa, 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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Truck Driver

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 1 day ago

Flatbed driver. Regional Home 2 to 3 nights per week and weekends Appropriate MVR Must have Flatbed experience Class A CDL $1200- $1800 weekly

Cdl Truck Drivers- Up To .54Cpm- Great Home Time

  • Knoxville, AL (17 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, AL (17 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Pemberton Truck Lines needs professional truck drivers to haul in the Southeast and Midwest. No Northeast and No Northwest. Apply Here: COMPANY DRIVERS: Competitive Pay based on practical miles...

CDL Delivery Driver

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 5 days ago

Delivery Driver - CDL The Delivery Driver (with CDL) is responsible for the safe, timely delivery and service of all products sold within assigned route and to safely operate a commercial motor...

Tractor Trailer Driver

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 days ago

Tractor Trailer Driver Job Category: Transportation and Logistics Requisition Number: TRACT005454 ing Details ed: April 1, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA Job...

CDL Independent Contractor

  • Fosters, AL (6 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Fosters, AL (6 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 24 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...

CDL Truck Driver (Commercial Drivers License Truck Driver)

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 28 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 28 days ago

Waste Management CDL Truck Driver (Commercial Drivers License Truck Driver) in Tuscaloosa , Alabama : : , class: 'cc-column--' + size()"} : : , customStyles: customizationParams.commonParams, "} Job...

Class A Commercial Drivers License Truck Driver (Class A CDL Truck Driver)

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 28 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 28 days ago

Calvin Logistics, LLC Class A Commercial Drivers License Truck Driver (Class A CDL Truck Driver) in Tuscaloosa , Alabama Drive a tractor-trailer truck over the road....

CDL Operator

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Winning : Do you want to be a winner? Everyone wants to associate with a winner and be part of a winning organization. EnviroVac, a household name in the Industrial Cleaning industry, was started...

Southeast Regional Running Random Freight for CDL A Drivers.

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Crete Carrier offers a Southeast Regional. Salary: Top 50% average $76,289 per year CPM: Starting pay $.56 to $.59 cpm Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL...

Local CDL-A Fuel Tanker Owner Operator

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Penn Tank Lines has partnered with Independent Contractors from the very start. One of our most valuable assets is the relationships we have with Independent Contractors like YOU! We are committed...

CDL A Drivers Home Every 12 days - Running a Southeast Loop

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Crete Carrier offers home time every 12 days with a Southeast Regional. Salary: Top 50% average $71,600 per year CPM: Starting pay $.57 to $.60 cpm Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer...

CDL A Driver for a 21 Days Out Moving National Freight. Top

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Crete Carrier offers a 21 Days Out. 1 Day Home for Every 6 Days. Salary: Top 50% average $92,254 per year CPM: Starting pay $.61 to $.64 cpm Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer...

Dedicated CDL A Drivers Have Weekly Home Time - Tuscaloosa,

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Crete Carrier offers a dedicated weekly home time Hauling for Costco. Salary: Top 50% average $75,000 per year CPM: Starting pay $.54 to $.57 cpm Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer...

Laundry Truck Driver

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of clean linen and pickup of all soiled linen while following all D.O.T. regulations and JCAHO guidelines for handling of clean and soiled...

CDL-A Driver

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 60+ days ago

CDL-A drivers are needed to keep up with local runs in the Tuscaloosa area - all loads. Drivers will be home every day, operating as mostly drop and hook with some unloading. Drivers are expected...

Demographic Data for Tuscaloosa, AL

Moving to Tuscaloosa, AL? Find some basic demographic data about Tuscaloosa, AL below.


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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, AL offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
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 Tuscaloosa, AL
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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