CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Indiana

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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CDL Truck Driver - Home Daily - Earn $84,000/Year - 1 Year Experience

  • Shipshewana, IN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Shipshewana, IN
  • 4 hours ago

Hub Group is Now Hiring Intermodal CDL-A Drivers in Portage, MI! What's in It for You? Earn $84,000 annually Local routes, home daily No-touch freight High-quality medical, dental, and vision...

Dry Van Home Daily CDL Truck Driver Earn $29 per Hour + Overtime

  • Jeffersonville, IN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Jeffersonville, IN
  • 4 hours ago

Ruan is hiring Class A CDL drivers to be based in Jeffersonville, IN, to haul for a dedicated customer. Call ... for more information. Pay Earn $29 per hour and average $1,550 per week. Schedule...

CDL-A Truck Driver Linehaul

  • Alexandria, IN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Alexandria, IN
  • 5 hours ago

Class A Linehaul Truck Drivers, Earn up to $95,000 yearly (74 C.P.M.) Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Our drivers are home every day! Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment...

CDL A Truck Driver Local

  • Alexandria, IN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Alexandria, IN
  • 5 hours ago

CDL A City P&D Drivers, Starting at $32.36 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Our drivers are home every day! Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment.. Come and experience...

1 Year OTR Exp. - CDL-A Driver - Start at $1,610/Week + Great Benefits

  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 6 hours ago
  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 6 hours ago

K&B Transportation is now hiring OTR CDL-A Drivers! Start at 70 CPM - $1,610/Week Guaranteed Potential to Earn $2,000+ on Top Weeks $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Paid Out on First Check (1+ year of OTR...

Class A CDL Driver Dump Work

  • Hobart, IN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hobart, IN
  • 6 hours ago

Looking for a Class A CDL Driver Prefer a driver with dump experience Pay is 25-35 per hour Year around work! Located in Hobart IN

CDL Truck Driver - 2332072

  • Evansville, IN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation,...

Truck Driver - Home Daily - CDL A

  • Richmond, IN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Richmond, IN
  • 8 hours ago

What youll need to succeed as a Truck Driver at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 21 years of age Valid Class A commercial driver's license Safe driving record and history Currently possess or...

CDL-A Driver- Greenfield, IN

  • Greenfield, IN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Greenfield, IN
  • 8 hours ago

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an...

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Truck Driver

  • Kimmell, IN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kimmell, IN
  • 8 hours ago

Overview Ranked among Forbes Best Employers in America 2017, Ferrellgas knows dedicated superior service starts with supported employees. Ferrellgas is searching for a customer-focused Full-Time...

Class A CDL - Refined Fuel Driver

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 8 hours ago

Pay: $25-$28 / 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...

OTR CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS: GET HIGHER PAY $.57 - $.64 CPM (based on experience) NOW WITH $1,000 Sign On Bonus! Don't Wait, Call Now! Earn Great Pay, consistent miles & 24/7 support! Solo Drivers:...

Class A CDL, Regional, Home weekends

  • Westville, IN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Westville, IN
  • 14 hours ago

un Class A CDL, Regional, Home weekends image 1 of 2 compensation: 27% OF THE LOAD, ++ employment type: job title: Class A Looking for Professional drivers to run Regional, we pick up and deliver...

Truck Driver (Class A CDL)

  • Greenfield, IN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Greenfield, IN
  • 14 hours ago

As a Class A CDL Truck Driver, you will drive company trucks in order to make timely, safe deliveries to customers. Deliveries are within a 150-mile radius and you are home every night....

CDL Class A Driver(Part Time)

  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 14 hours ago

Duties This position is responsible for transporting day old poults in a timely and safe manner. Select Genetics, presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale...

Demographic Data for Indiana

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Indiana

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



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