CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Tar Heel, NC

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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Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Lumber Bridge, NC (18 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lumber Bridge, NC (18 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 2 hours ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Earn $80000 annually Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks...

Truck Driver CDL A - No Touch Freight - $62,000-$63,000/year!

  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 2 hours ago

CDL A Truck Drivers No Touch Freight Earn $1,200 Weekly! Pay & Benefits: Average Annual Pay of $62,000-$63,000 Top Drivers earning $67,000 Annually! Rider & Pet Policies* Driver Referral Program =...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Competitive Pay + Great Benefits

  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 7 hours ago

CDL-A OTR Solo Drivers Earn 54-60 CPM* High Starting Pay Average 2,200 Miles per Week Industry-Leading Benefits 401k Match + Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Additional Bonuses Up to $7,000...

Class A Cdl Driver Needed For I95 Lane Home Weekly

  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 1 day ago

CLASS A CDL DRIVER NEEDED FOR I95 LANE HOME WEEKLY (fayetteville) image 1 of 1 compensation: weekly GREAT EARNING POTENTIIAL,PAY IS PERCENTAGE BASED WITH PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES. Canidate must have...

CDL-A Driver-Refrigerated-Company Driver-Tar Heel, North Carolina

  • Tar Heel, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Tar Heel, NC
  • 1 day ago

Welcome Home! Hirschbach Motor Lines has immediate opportunities on lease for independent contractors. $800 Orientation Pay *Talk to a recruiter for details. Orientation Locations East Dubuque, IL...

Class A CDL Flex Truck Driver

  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 1 day ago

About the Job Ruan is hiring drivers Class A CDL drivers for our flex fleet. Our flex drivers never have to worry about not having enough work available, because we'll send you to where extra help...

CDL-A Truck Driver Local

  • Lumberton, NC (14 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lumberton, NC (14 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 3 days ago

CDL A City P&D Drivers, Starting at $29.56 hr 1st Shift, Full-Time, Monday - Friday Our drivers are home every day! Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment. Come and experience the...

OTR CDL A Truck Driver

  • Rex, NC (15 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rex, NC (15 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 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,...

CDL Class A Driver

  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Driver's License Have an acceptable accident and moving violation Motor Vehicle Record 2 years of previous tractor-trailer driving experience including winter driving experience (equivalent Military...

Class A Drivers Wanted

  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Why Drive with Us? Paid Orientation for all divisions Dispatch Support We've got your back, day and night! Pay for detention, stops, breakdowns, and safety bonuses Our Awesome Rides:...

Dedicated CDL-A Driver - Average $60,000 Per Year - No-Touch Freight

  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 5 days ago

C.R. England is now hiring Experienced CDL-A Company Drivers! Home Weekly - Drivers Average $60,000 Annually* THIS DEDICATED SMITHFIELD LANE OFFERS Home weekly, normally, with 2 days off a week...

CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS: Regional Home Weekly

  • Lumberton, NC (14 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lumberton, NC (14 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Earn GREAT PAY, consistent miles and 24/7 support with plenty of freight with U.S. Xpress. The Southeast Regional Fleet offers great pay and WEEKLY HOME TIME. No Touch Freight.

Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Hope Mills, NC (13 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hope Mills, NC (13 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers Average $73439 annually Monday through Friday Home daily Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral What you will do: Perform...

CDL A Truck Drivers Intermodal - No Touch Freight Earn $1,200 Weekly!

  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 7 days ago

CDL A Truck Drivers No Touch Freight Earn $62,000+ Annually! Pay & Benefits: Average Weekly Pay of $1,200 Top Drivers earning $67,000 Annually! Rider & Pet Policies* Driver Referral Program =...

CDL-A Truck Driver Regional

  • E Fayettevlle, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • E Fayettevlle, NC (22 miles from Tar Heel, NC)
  • 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...

Demographic Data for Tar Heel, NC

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Tar Heel, NC

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 Tar Heel, NC 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 Tar Heel, NC
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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