CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Michigan

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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MRA Mobile Experiential

CDL Driver / Drive Team (Hybrid)

Hit the Road with MRA! We take brands on the road, turning big ideas into mobile experiences that connect with people nationwide. With new clients and exciting projects, we’re growing fast and...

Overnight CDL-A Driver

  • Wyoming, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wyoming, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact...

CDL A Company Driver - Home Daily

  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Class A CDL Driver - Home Daily | Challenger USA Challenger is one of North America's largest privately owned transportation and logistics companies that transports goods across North America and...

Truck Driver Cdl Great Pay

  • Troy, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 6 hours ago

$1500-1800 per week. Over the road driver. Dry van. 2 years experience clean driving record

CDL A Driver Needed - Home Daily

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 6 hours ago

RRS Scrap is now hiring a day driver out of Pontiac. Monday - Friday 8am to 430pm. Runs include areas North such as Saginaw County to Southern areas in Michigan. No out-of-state driving. We do...

CDL B Driver Opening

  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Square One Transport is looking for CDL B with Air Break drivers for an over the road driver opening. Lease to Purchase program details- -CDL B with Air Breaks required -No Money Down -No Credit...

Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers Average $71500 annually Tuesday through Saturday Home daily Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral What you will do: Perform...

Truck Driver 2nd Shift

  • Grandville, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Grandville, MI
  • 8 hours ago

Class A Commercial Driver's License and 2+ years of Tractor/Trailer driving experience. Must be at least 21 yrs. of age. Dependable and safety conscious....

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

  • Roseville, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Roseville, MI
  • 8 hours 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...

Entry Level Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Earn Up to $100,000/Year

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 11 hours ago

TMC is Hiring Student Drivers in Your Area! No CDL? No Problem! Why Choose TMC? New drivers are earning $100,000+ annually! Drivers average $1,350 - $1,600 weekly Home Weekends - Our flatbed...

Truck Driver CDL B Home Daily

  • Lansing, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 13 hours ago

Immediate opening for a Dedicated SOLO Class B CDL Truck Driver and want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Lansing, MI! For More Info Call Caely or Text "Lansing" to ......

Truck Driver I

  • Detroit, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 13 hours ago

CDL from any US state or as an alternative: a foreign commercial driver's license with the ability to obtain a US CDL from any state within 60 days from employment. 12 months' experience....

Truck Driver

  • Alma, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Alma, MI
  • 13 hours ago

# Job Details: Level: Experienced:Job Location: Avalon and Tahoe - Alma, MI:Remote Type: N/A:Position Type: Full Time:Education Level: High School:Travel Percentage: Road Warrior:Job Shift:...

1 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver needed to plant and harvest the potatoes. to operate equipment used to harvest and haul pumpkin, summer squash and winter squash. Must have a valid license...

W-2 COMPANY OTR CDL-A Drivers (TEAM DRIVERS WELCOME)

  • Middleville, MI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Middleville, MI
  • 22 hours ago

We are a family owned trucking company based in Middleville, MI. We have been in the transportation industry for 20 yrs, so we can proudly say that we know what you have to go through each day on...

Demographic Data for Michigan

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Michigan

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



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