Operations & Logistics · San Diego, CA

Truck Driver jobs in San Diego, CA

Truck drivers move freight over local and long-haul routes, manage hours-of-service logs, inspect their equipment, and deliver loads safely and on time.

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$25–$60/hr
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$81k
Median, full-time
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Class A OTR TRUCK DRIVER Job

US TRANSPORT SERVICES INC · El Cajon, CA

Class A OTR TRUCK DRIVER Job OTR JOB , THE DRIVER WILL HAVE SO MANY MILES , WE NEVER MAKE THE DRIVER WAITE FOR RELOAD , THEY ALWAYS WILL HAVE ONE, AND W MOST THE TIME GO TO TX,KS, MS, NC, SC ,ECT , WE ALWAYS AVOID GOING…

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Local Fuel Tanker Driver - CDL (Class A)

MJ Tank Lines · El Cajon, CA · Full-time
$30 - $44 per hour

, seeking highly professional CDL (Class A) Hazmat Fuel Tanker Drivers to join our growing fleet. Our drivers are responsible for delivering... ...a safe, efficient, and timely manner. We provide best-in-class trucks and…

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Truck Driver/CDL-A /Regional

Truck with Jed Logistics · Chula Vista, CA · Full-time
$1,400 - $1,700 per week

Hiring immediately for Class A Driver! Running Western & Midwestern States CDL- A Driver / Truck Driver Responsibilities: ~ Reefer trailer ~ No touch freight ~ Out 2-3 weeks; home 2-3 days ~$1400-$1700 weekly pay ~2500-3…

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Van/Bus Driver

The Bishop's School · La Jolla, CA · Full-time
$28 - $32 per hour

zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. The Bishop’s School seeks School Bus and Van Drivers with immediate start. Reporting to the Director of Transportation, school van and bus…

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What truck drivers earn in San Diego

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $25–$34 $53k–$71k
Mid level $33–$45 $68k–$94k
Senior $42–$60 $88k–$124k

Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

CDL Class A operationHours-of-service compliancePre-trip inspectionsELD systemsRoute planningDefensive drivingLoad securementCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Walk me through your pre-trip inspection routine.

Give a real sequence: brakes, tires, lights, coupling, fluids, load securement. A specific answer shows the habit is real, not memorized for the test.

How do you manage your hours of service on a tight delivery window?

Explain how you plan the trip around your available clock and communicate early if a window is not legally reachable. Compliance over heroics.

Tell me about driving in severe weather. When do you decide to shut down?

Say plainly that you slow down or park when conditions are unsafe, and that you notify dispatch. Carriers want drivers who protect the load and the license.

Have you had any accidents or violations? What happened?

Answer honestly and briefly, then explain what changed in your driving afterward. They will see the MVR anyway; candor is the test.

How do you stay alert on long hauls?

Talk about real habits: sleep discipline, planned breaks, and stopping when fatigued. Avoid any answer that sounds like pushing through tiredness.

What experience do you have with different trailer types or freight?

List what you have pulled, such as dry van, reefer, or flatbed, and any securement or temperature-control specifics that came with it.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For truck drivers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State your CDL class and endorsements up front, such as Hazmat, tanker, or doubles/triples.

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Quantify safe miles driven and years without a preventable accident.

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List equipment experience by trailer type: dry van, reefer, flatbed, or tanker.

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Mention a current DOT medical card and a clean MVR if you have one.

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Include ELD platforms you have used, like Samsara or Motive, and any trainer or mentor duties.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 CDL Student Driver
02 Company Driver
03 Lead or Trainer Driver
04 Owner-Operator or Fleet Manager
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