Professional Drivers for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 95%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
FedEx
UPS
Performance Food Group
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Professional Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $76,512 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,158 – $78,941 yearly
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(Roll-off Driver) Class A Driver Hazmat Licensed
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementFirearms LicenseOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDump Truck Driver
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOTRDrivingSweeper Driver / dump truck driver
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CDL aCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLift TruckProfessional Driver
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOTRTime ManagementLeadershipGeneral Freight TransportationProfessional Chauffeur/Dispatcher
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementTABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake Endorsement+12 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceDriver
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementHi-LoCommunication SkillsLift TruckMachining
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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 135 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for professional drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for professional drivers include: Driver's License, CDL and DOT Physical Certification.
What are some job titles related to professional drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to professional drivers include: driver, sweeper driver / dump truck driver and DART driver delaware transportation corporation.
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 Newark, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a professional driver?
Most professional drivers have 16 years of professional experience.
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