CDL Driver Wanted in Dallas, Texas, USA

A CDL driver operates commercial vehicles to transport freight, equipment, food products, construction materials, industrial goods, and other cargo throughout Dallas, Texas, and across regional or long-distance routes.

Current Dallas-area listings include Class A drivers, local delivery drivers, regional drivers, OTR drivers, flatbed drivers, refrigerated-truck drivers, team drivers, owner-operators, and specialized heavy-haul drivers.

List of CDL Driver Vacancies

CDL Class A Driver

A Class A CDL driver operates tractor-trailers and other combination commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities can include inspecting the vehicle, transporting freight, securing loads, completing delivery documentation, maintaining driving records, and communicating with dispatch.

Current Dallas listings include Class A positions with local, regional, dedicated, and OTR routes.

Local CDL Driver

A local CDL driver operates primarily within Dallas and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities can include making multiple deliveries, loading and unloading freight, completing route paperwork, inspecting the truck, and returning to the terminal after the route.

Current Dallas listings include local Class A delivery positions with regular home time.

Regional CDL Driver

A regional CDL driver transports freight between Dallas and cities throughout Texas and neighboring states.

Responsibilities can include planning routes, securing cargo, completing inspections, maintaining logs, and communicating with dispatch.

Current Dallas listings include regional CDL positions with home-time options.

OTR CDL Driver

An over-the-road CDL driver transports freight across multiple states.

Responsibilities can include long-distance driving, cargo inspection, load securement, electronic logging, vehicle inspections, and communication with dispatch.

Current Dallas listings include OTR dry-van, refrigerated, flatbed, and specialized driving positions.

CDL-A Flatbed Driver

A flatbed CDL driver transports steel, machinery, construction materials, lumber, and other large cargo.

Responsibilities can include chaining, strapping, tarping, inspecting loads, and ensuring proper cargo securement.

Current Dallas-area listings include OTR Class A flatbed drivers and positions involving specialized load-securement duties.

CDL-A Reefer Driver

A refrigerated-truck driver transports temperature-sensitive products.

Responsibilities can include monitoring refrigeration equipment, checking cargo temperatures, maintaining delivery records, and completing inspections.

Current Dallas listings include dedicated and OTR refrigerated freight routes.

CDL Delivery Driver

A CDL delivery driver transports products from distribution facilities to businesses, stores, or customers.

Responsibilities can include loading freight, making scheduled stops, unloading products, obtaining delivery confirmations, and maintaining the vehicle.

A current Dallas Class A delivery position with FreshPoint Dallas involves local food-service transportation.

CDL Team Driver

Team drivers operate a commercial truck together to cover longer routes.

Responsibilities can include alternating driving periods, completing inspections, securing cargo, communicating with the other driver, and maintaining delivery schedules.

Current Dallas listings include Class A team-driving opportunities, including dedicated routes between Texas locations.

Heavy Haul CDL Driver

A heavy-haul driver transports oversized machinery and heavy equipment using specialized trailers.

Responsibilities can include securing oversized loads, inspecting specialized equipment, following route restrictions, and complying with transportation regulations.

A current Dallas heavy-haul position requires a Class A CDL plus relevant RGN/lowboy or step-deck experience.

CDL Owner-Operator

An owner-operator operates a personally owned commercial truck while hauling freight for a carrier or transportation company.

Responsibilities can include maintaining the truck, managing routes, securing cargo, handling inspections, and managing operating requirements.

Current Dallas listings include Class A owner-operator opportunities in OTR and intermodal transportation.

Requirements

1. Valid commercial driver's license
2. Class A CDL when required
3. Class B CDL for applicable positions
4. Appropriate endorsements when required
5. Previous commercial driving experience when required
6. Acceptable motor vehicle record
7. Knowledge of DOT regulations
8. Knowledge of hours-of-service requirements
9. Ability to perform pre-trip inspections
10. Ability to perform post-trip inspections
11. Ability to operate tractor-trailers
12. Ability to operate manual transmissions when required
13. Ability to operate automatic transmissions
14. Ability to secure cargo properly
15. Ability to maintain electronic logs
16. Ability to use electronic logging devices
17. Ability to communicate with dispatch
18. Ability to follow GPS and route instructions
19. Ability to complete delivery documentation
20. Ability to inspect tires and equipment
21. Ability to identify mechanical problems
22. Ability to report vehicle issues
23. Ability to maintain safe driving practices
24. Ability to work independently
25. Good road awareness
26. Good time-management skills
27. Good communication skills
28. Physical stamina
29. Ability to enter and exit trucks repeatedly
30. Ability to load or unload freight when required
31. Ability to secure heavy cargo
32. Ability to work different schedules
33. Ability to work nights when required
34. Ability to work weekends when required
35. Ability to travel regionally
36. Ability to travel OTR when required
37. Ability to pass required screening
38. Ability to pass a DOT medical examination
39. Ability to comply with company safety procedures

Benefits

1. Opportunity to develop commercial driving experience
2. Development of Class A CDL skills
3. Experience with local routes
4. Experience with regional routes
5. Long-distance driving experience
6. Development of cargo-securement skills
7. Flatbed transportation experience
8. Refrigerated freight experience
9. Development of vehicle-inspection skills
10. Experience using electronic logs
11. Development of route-planning abilities
12. Improvement of defensive-driving skills
13. Development of logistics knowledge
14. Experience transporting different types of freight
15. Development of communication with dispatch
16. Exposure to distribution operations
17. Development of time-management skills
18. Development of transportation safety knowledge
19. Experience with commercial vehicles
20. Development of customer-service skills
21. Opportunity to advance into specialized driving positions

Advantages

1. Provides practical commercial-driving experience
2. Develops knowledge of trucking operations
3. Strengthens highway-driving abilities
4. Develops cargo-securement techniques
5. Provides exposure to different freight types
6. Builds experience with local and regional routes
7. Can develop flatbed-driving skills
8. Can develop refrigerated-truck experience
9. Develops knowledge of DOT regulations
10. Improves vehicle-inspection skills
11. Strengthens defensive-driving habits
12. Develops route-management abilities
13. Improves communication with dispatch
14. Provides logistics-industry experience
15. Develops time-management skills
16. Strengthens safety practices
17. Provides experience with specialized transportation
18. Builds experience useful for future positions as a CDL-A driver, local driver, regional driver, OTR driver, flatbed driver, reefer driver, heavy-haul driver, team driver, or owner-operator