CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Patoka, IN

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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Class A Drivers - $1,360 Minimum Guarantee

  • Vincennes, IN (15 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Vincennes, IN (15 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 17 hours ago

compliance Benefits: Competitive weekly pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Paid time off 401(k) retirement plan Why Join TransForce?...

CDL A Local Truck Driver - $26.50/Hr

  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Truck Drivers Earn $26.50 per hour with overtime after 10 hours $5000 retention bonus Most weekends off No touch freight Local, Home Daily positions You will drive: Late model, automatic tandem-axle...

CDL Independent Contractor

  • Poseyville, IN (20 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Poseyville, IN (20 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 3 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...

OTR CDL A Truck Driver

  • Bellmont, IL (15 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellmont, IL (15 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 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,...

Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route)

  • Elberfeld, IN (21 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elberfeld, IN (21 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 4 days ago

view our Driver Job Preview Video Position fills in for delivery drivers who are not available for their shifts (due to vacation, illness, etc.). Routes for the relief driver typically change day...

Truck Driver - Apprentice

  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 7 days ago

Truck Drivers Earn $23.40 per hour to start and an increase within the first year No touch freight, drop and hook Local, home daily!...

Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 7 days ago

Immediately Hiring a Dedicated SOLO Class A CDL Driver in Princeton, IN! We want the right Employee to Drive with us at Ryder. Hear it from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here: For more...

Class A CDL - Refined Fuel Driver

  • Haubstadt, IN (19 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Haubstadt, IN (19 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 7 days ago

Pay: $23-$26 / Hour We are currently seeking an experienced Fuel Transport Driver with an excellent driving record. The right candidate will have a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements...

CDL-A Truck Driver Regional

  • Mount Carmel, IL (12 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mount Carmel, IL (12 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 10 days ago

CDL-A reefer truck driver jobs open in the region! Regional CDL-A Reefer Truck Driver Jobs Offer High Miles And Excellent Earning Potential! Are you getting the very best your carrier has to...

Flatbed Regional CDL-A Driver: $900.00 $1,500.00 per week. Most Weekends off!

  • Vincennes, IN (15 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Vincennes, IN (15 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 11 days ago

CDL A Regional Flatbed Driver: $900.00 - $1,500.00 per week. Most Weekends off! AMERICA PROUD. FLATBED STRONG. DRIVE SYSTEM TRANSPORT! Looking for an exciting driving opportunity in the western...

Truck Driver - Local Class A No Touch

  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 14 days ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Earn $27 per hour with overtime after 10 hours $5000 retention bonus Most weekends off No touch freight Local, Home Daily positions...

Regional Class A Drivers

  • Browns, IL (18 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Browns, IL (18 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 16 days ago

Regional Class A CDL Drivers - A verage $1,600-$1,800+ weekly! Dive into a career that offers a job and a lifestyle where your efforts are recognized, and your success is celebrated. At Premier,...

Truck Driver - Local Class A No Touch - Penske Logistics

  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 24 days ago
  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 24 days ago

Truck Drivers Earn $26.50 per hour with overtime after 10 hours $5000 retention bonus Most weekends off No touch freight Local, Home Daily positions You will drive: Late model, automatic tandem-axle...

Midwest Class A Drivers

  • Somerville, IN (18 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Somerville, IN (18 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Regional Class A CDL Drivers - A verage $1,600-$1,800+ weekly! Dive into a career that offers a job and a lifestyle where your efforts are recognized, and your success is celebrated. At Premier,...

Truck Driver - Apprentice - Penske Logistics

  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, IN (6 miles from Patoka, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Truck Drivers Earn $23.40 per hour to start and an increase within the first year No touch freight, drop and hook Local, home daily!...

Demographic Data for Patoka, IN

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Patoka, IN

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 Patoka, IN 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 Patoka, IN
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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