CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

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 A Drivers

  • Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Looking for class A CDL drivers, must have decent experience, work is regional, home everyday but must be available 24 hours, if you can work only certain times that won't work. pay $300 per day.

Class B Truck Driver

  • Parsippany, NJ (16 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (16 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Trillium Drive rs is now seeking CDL Class B Drive rs with flat-bed experience to deliver metal products throughout New Jersey and periodic trip into the 5 boroughs of New York. Drive rs will...

CDL Independent Contractor

  • Liberty Corner, NJ (8 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Liberty Corner, NJ (8 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours 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

  • Denville, NJ (18 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Denville, NJ (18 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 hours 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,...

CDL A Driver - Cranbury, NJ

  • Cranbury, NJ (21 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (21 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

There's a Place for You at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC. A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Most Nights - Earn $90,000/Year

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Ace Hardware is now hiring Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers in Stanhope, NJ Home Most Nights - Earn $90,000/Year - Excellent Benefits Pay & Benefits: Home most nights Drivers earn $90,000 per year -...

Vac Truck Driver - Operator - BTB

  • Chester, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chester, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Title Vac Truck Driver - Operator - BTB About the Organization AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and...

CDL class A driver up to $3000 per week

  • Verona, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Verona, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are a small family-owned company with more than 10 years of trucking experience. We are looking for hard-working drivers who are ready to start making money. Driver requirements: Valid CDL A...

Local driver CDL A

  • Harrison, NJ (16 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrison, NJ (16 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Transportation company is looking for a CDL class A local driver in Harrison NJ area. Our company specialize in LTL, dry van and reefer freight, dock to dock pick up, delivery and some rail. Home...

CDL Delivery Driver

  • New Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day 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....

Truck Driver Class A (with tanker endorsement) (Req #: 1060)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record with tanker endorsement required; Hazmat endorsement preferred. 2....

Truck Driver Class B (Triaxle Dump Truck) (Req #: 1059)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record. Experience operating a triaxle dump truck or similar heavy-duty vehicle, preferred. 2....

Class A CDL Driver

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (10 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (10 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

At Bunzl, we consider our Drivers as the heart of our business, serving as both ambassadors for the company and the key point of contact with our customers. Our Drivers are valued as a trusted...

Local CDL Class B Truck Driver

  • South Plainfield, NJ (3 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (3 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Local CDL Class B Truck Driver Lily Transportation LLC. Has been in business since 1958 and believe our people are our greatest asset. If you're looking for a Great Opportunity with a Great...

CDL Class A Driver

  • Piscataway, NJ (5 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (5 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

_ Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through...

Demographic Data for Plainfield, NJ

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

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 Plainfield, NJ 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 Plainfield, NJ
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%

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