Truck Drivers for hire in Detroit, MI
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7,077
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 6%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 68%
- Vocational or technical training
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
TruGreen
United rental
Gordon Food Service
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,077 profiles for Truck Drivers in Detroit, MI
Last updated: Nov 14, 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $95,245 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,255 – $191,971 yearly
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TRUCK DRIVER
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
CDLEPA 608 Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOTRCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTruck Driver
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL BHazmat EndorsementSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOTRAuto EstimatingSchool Route Driver
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
Clean Driving RecordTime ManagementHeavy LiftingRear Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBox Truck Driver
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DEPA CertificationPassenger EndorsementPest Control LicenseOSHA 10+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipConstruction InspectionMechanic ExperienceLandscapingOTR Truck Driver
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementX Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHi-LoOTRDecision MakingProfessional Delivery / Box Truck Driver
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitMerchant Mariner CredentialDOT Physical CertificationCDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHi-LoMechanic ExperienceOTRService Technician ExperienceOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a truck driver role?
The average time to fill a truck driver role is 91 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do truck drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a truck driver include: communication skills, time management and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: Driver's License, CDL a and Air Brake Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to truck drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck drivers include: OTR truck driver, truck driver class a and school route driver.
What level of education is common for a truck driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a truck driver in Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck drivers have 21 years of professional experience.
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