Professional Drivers for hire in Columbus, GA
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3,051
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 66%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
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DoorDash
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Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Professional Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, GA: $111,640 yearly
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CDL Truck Driver / OTR Driver
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDL aSix Sigma CertificationPassenger EndorsementEPA Type IICertified Pool OperatorDriver's License+18 moreSkills
OTRCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSchool Van Driver
Phenix City, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardAct 120MCSDFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipDelivery Driver
Phenix City, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipTruck Driver Class A CDL
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10CDL+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOTRHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSchool Bus Driver
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDrivingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTruck Driver Class A
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDL aChauffeur's PermitCDLCertified Notary PublicDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsManagementOTRTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a professional driver role?
The average time to fill a professional driver role is 138 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do professional drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a professional driver include: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for professional drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for professional drivers include: Driver's License, CDL and CDL a.
What are some job titles related to professional drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to professional drivers include: school bus driver, delivery driver and juvenile corrections officer.
What level of education is common for a professional driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a professional driver in Columbus, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a professional driver?
Most professional drivers have 14 years of professional experience.
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