CDL Truck Driver Jobs in South Dakota

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

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 5 days ago

Brake endorsements preferred Agriculture background preferred Customer service experience preferred Bulk liquid, pressure trailer, or forklift experience preferred Pre-employment screening is based...

Feed Truck Driver

  • Pierre, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Brake endorsements preferred Agriculture background preferred Customer service experience preferred Bulk liquid, pressure trailer, or forklift experience preferred Pre-employment screening is based...

Full Time Truck Driver

  • Pierre, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 11 days ago

Brake endorsements preferred Agriculture background preferred Customer service experience preferred Bulk liquid, pressure trailer, or forklift experience preferred Pre-employment screening is based...

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

  • Brookings, SD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 5 hours ago

LeFebvre Companies is now hiring Regional CDL-A Flatbed Drivers Get Paid, Get Home, & Drive in Style! Earn $65,000-$85,000 in Your 1st Year - Home Weekly (Must have a valid CDL-A license and 12...

Truck Driver - City PRN - Sioux Falls, SD

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 6 hours ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Seasonal Truck Driver

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 14 hours ago

Brake endorsements preferred + Agriculture background preferred + Customer service experience preferred + Bulk liquid, pressure trailer, or forklift experience preferred + Pre-employment screening...

CDL A Conestoga Truck Driver, Home Most Nights

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

CDL-A Conestoga/Flatbed Truck Driver - Home most nights + home weekends like YOU deserve! Central States drivers make great pay with freight from OUR factory, minimizing time waiting and keeping a...

CDL A Truck Driver Job - Team 48 States. Job in Sioux Falls Gr8Jobs

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

"It takes the heart of a trucker to move this country!" Now Hiring: CDL A Truck Drivers Call to find out how much you can earn driving for us! Job Description: Heartland Express is an...

CDL-A Truck Driver Regional

  • Tea, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Tea, SD
  • 4 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...

Truck Driver

  • Black Hawk, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Black Hawk, SD
  • 5 days ago

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

Truck Driver and Equipment Operator -- Street Division

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 5 days ago

The City of Mitchell is accepting applications for a Truck Driver / Equipment Operator for the Street Division of the Public Works Department. This position operates trucks and other equipment in...

CDL-A - Jet-Set Dedicated truck driver - Dollar General

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must be willing to fly and have a REAL ID driver's license or valid passport. Need CDL training?...

Local CDL A Truck Driver

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago

Come see why CDL truck drivers have chosen MME for over 100 years....

Class A CDL Driver Full Time Home at Night

  • Summit, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Summit, SD
  • 6 days ago

General Purpose and Scope of Position: Wilbur-Ellis is seeking an experienced career-minded Commercial Driver to be part of a close, efficient team that delivers goods and services to a diverse...

CDL-B Driver - Local Home Daily

  • Fort Pierre, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Pierre, SD
  • 6 days ago

WE ARE ARCTIC GLACIER! WE ARE the premier provider of high-quality, premium ice products in North America Sure, we have exciting CDL-B truck driver job opportunities, but being a "people first"...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in South Dakota

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



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