Long-Haul Drivers for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- OTR
- 9%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Carvana
Swift Transportation
SkyChefs
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Browse Indeed's database of 728 profiles for Long-Haul Drivers in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Long Haul Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $97,082 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,623 – $166,450 yearly
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Driver Flatbed
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDL aAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Confidential Clearance+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOTROrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHazmat Driver
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementDrivingDoubles/Triples Endorsement+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOTRTruck Driver
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDL aChauffeur's PermitCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+3 moreSkills
OTRCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDrivingSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerTruck Driver
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DGuard CardDoubles/Triples EndorsementFirearms LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+14 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDe-Escalation TechniquesReport PreparationCDL Driver Class B
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTRMechanic ExperiencePublic SpeakingService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFedEx Linehaul Driver
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementClass D+17 moreSkills
OTRPassenger VehicleDrivingBus DrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial Vehicle
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What's the average time to fill a long haul driver role?
The average time to fill a long haul driver role is 148 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do long-haul drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a long haul driver include: communication skills, OTR and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for long-haul drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for long-haul drivers include: Tanker Endorsement, CDL a and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to long-haul drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to long-haul drivers include: truck driver, truck driver and hazmat driver.
What level of education is common for a long haul driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a long haul driver in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a long haul driver?
Most long-haul drivers have 8 years of professional experience.
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