CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Nebraska

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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Hogan Transports is Now Hiring Regional CDL-A Drivers! CDL-A Truck Drivers - Home Weekly Earn $1,635 - $1,825 Weekly Why Choose Hogan? $0.69-$0.77 per mile based on experience & $40 per stop Earn...

Must Have CDL-A - Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn Up to $95,000/Year

  • Bellevue, NE
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bellevue, NE
  • 3 hours ago

Requirements: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Must be 21 years of age No experience required No more than one moving violation or accidents in the past 3 years Paid unloading; unload...

($.60 - $.80+ CPM) CDL Class A Truck Drivers Needed: Apply Now!

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 9 hours ago

CDL Class A Truck Drivers Needed!Apply today and within 24 hours you'll receive multiple job offers. Earn $.60 - $.80+ CPM! and up per year based on position. Simply select the driving job that...

Propane Delivery Truck Driver

  • Omaha, NE
  • 10 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 10 hours ago

Requisition Number: 25850 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation's premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential,...

Seasonal CDL Delivery Driver

  • Holdrege, NE
  • 16 hours ago
  • Holdrege, NE
  • 16 hours ago

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day....

Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). HazMat endorsement required within 90 days of hire - Schneider's self-paced online certification training will help you secure it....

Garbage Truck Driver

  • Fremont, NE
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fremont, NE
  • 18 hours ago

Why Choose Us? We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout...

Class A CDL Driver w/ Tanker Endorsement - Primoris Energy Services

  • Hastings, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Hastings, NE
  • 1 day ago

Join Primoris Energy Services as a CDL Driver in Hastings, Nebraska! Are you an experienced CDL driver with a Class A license and Tanker endorsements? We're looking for you to operate a water...

CDL-A Truck Drivers Needed (Earn $.60 - $.80 CPM) Apply Now!

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 1 day ago

Currently Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers! Apply today and within 24 hours you'll receive multiple job offers. Earn $85,000-$110,000 and up per year based on position. Simply select the driving job...

Class A CDL - Refined Fuel Driver. Job in Wood River Gr8Jobs

  • Wood River, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Wood River, NE
  • 1 day ago

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 and minimum of 1...

Class A CDL

  • York, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • York, NE
  • 1 day ago

un Class A CDL (York) compensation: $28/ hr with raise after probationary period employment type: job title: Asphalt Hauler Class A Driver needed to haul asphalt with a belly dump trailer in...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn $65,000-$85,000/Year

  • Fremont, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, NE
  • 1 day ago

LeFebvre Companies is now hiring CDL-A Heavy Haul Drivers Get Paid, Get Home, & Drive in Style! What We Offer: Great Pay: Earn $65,000-$85,000 in your first year Weekly Home Time: No more weeks...

Company: Freight Logistics Location: Wichita, KS Industry: Freight logistics, specializing in refrigerated transport Company Background: Freight Logistics was started over 25 years ago with a...

We are hiring CDL Class A drivers now! We have very experienced dispatch team and brand new equipment! Our drivers take home averages $2000 - $3500+ weekly! Requirements: CDL Class A license (no...

Must Have CDL-A - Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn Up to $95,000/Yr

  • Grand Island, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Island, NE
  • 2 days ago

Requirements: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Must be 21 years of age No experience necessary No more than one moving violation or accidents in the past 3 years Paid unloading; unload...

Demographic Data for Nebraska

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Nebraska

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 Nebraska offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
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 Nebraska
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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