Truck Drivers for hire in San Diego, CA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- OTR
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 70%
- Vocational or technical training
- 15%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Penske Truck Leasing
SkyChefs
Werner Enterprises
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 56%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,789 profiles for Truck Drivers in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 12, 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $86,501 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,975 – $170,149 yearly
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Truck Driver
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDL aChauffeur's PermitCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+3 moreSkills
OTRCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDrivingSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerHazmat Driver
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementDrivingDoubles/Triples Endorsement+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOTRTruck Driver/Delivery
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTruck Driver
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPallet JackTruck Driver Class A
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aTWIC CardSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPlumbingDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleTruck Driver Class A CDL
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRCPRSurveillanceMilitary
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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, OTR and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: CDL a, Tanker Endorsement and CDL.
What are some job titles related to truck drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck drivers include: truck driver class a and hazmat 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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck drivers have 12 years of professional experience.
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