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Hingham Lumber Company

Driver Non-CDL

Cohasset, MA · On-site

Hingham Lumber Driver Hingham Lumber drivers play a crucial step in the sales process as they are the last touch that we have with the customer. They work with the sales team, delivery-dispatch and ...

Ashby Lumber

Delivery Driver - Class A

Concord, CA · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

The driver is competent and friendly in order to create a good impression of Ashby Lumber. The driver is responsible for safely transporting company and customer goods. The driver's efforts to ...

Baillie Lumber

CDL-A Truck Driver - Lumber

Owego, NY · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

... Driver position, please apply today! About Us: Wagner Hardwoods, LLC. is one of the three sawmills owned by The Wagner Companies. Wagner is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber ...

Baillie Lumber Co.

CDL-A Truck Driver - Lumber

Owego, NY · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

... Driver position, please apply today! About Us: Wagner Hardwoods, LLC. is one of the three sawmills owned by The Wagner Companies. Wagner is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber ...

Beeson Hardware Company

Lumber Yard Worker

Greensboro, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Build delivery packs for our trucks, load packs on trucks, and assist driver with securing pack on ... Lumber Yard Worker Requirements * High School Diploma or equivalent * MUST have lumber yard or ...

Sack Lumber

Lumber Yard Associate

Hebron, NE · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must have valid US Driver's License and clean driving record for deliveries. Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Build Your Community. Build Your Career. Build Your Future Since 1899, Sack Lumber ...

Sack Lumber

Lumber Yard Associate

Seward, NE · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must have valid US Driver's License and clean driving record for deliveries. Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Build Your Community. Build Your Career. Build Your Future Since 1899, Sack Lumber ...

Sierra Pacific Industries

Driver - Lumber Truck

Quincy, CA · On-site

$27.36 - $32.36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lumber Truck Drivers earn between $27.36 to $32.36 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 ...

Sack Lumber Company

Lumber Yard Associate

Hebron, NE · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Lumber Yard Associate is an important part of the Sack Lumber team and plays a key role in ... Must have valid US Driver's License and clean driving record for deliveries.

Sack Lumber Company

Lumber Yard Associate

Seward, NE · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Lumber Yard Associate is an important part of the Sack Lumber team and plays a key role in ... Must have valid US Driver's License and clean driving record for deliveries.

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How much do lumber driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for lumber driver in the United States is $37.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $41.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lumber driver?

Lumber drivers are professional truck drivers who specialize in transporting lumber and wood products from sawmills, warehouses, or distribution centers to retailers, construction sites, or other destinations. They are responsible for loading, securing, and safely delivering various types of wood materials. Lumber drivers must be skilled in handling heavy loads, ensuring proper documentation, and complying with safety and transportation regulations. Their work often involves operating flatbed trucks or other specialized vehicles designed for carrying lumber.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lumber driver?

To thrive as a Lumber Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), knowledge of safe load handling, and experience with heavy vehicles or flatbeds. Familiarity with GPS navigation, logbook systems, and sometimes forklift operation certifications are typically required. Strong attention to detail, time management, and effective communication with dispatch and customers make a candidate stand out. These skills ensure the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of lumber, which is crucial for both safety and customer satisfaction in the supply chain.

What are some common challenges lumber drivers face on the job and how can they be managed?

Lumber Drivers often encounter challenges such as navigating large, heavy loads through tight or rural areas and ensuring timely deliveries despite changing weather or road conditions. Managing these challenges involves careful route planning, strict adherence to safety protocols, and constant communication with dispatch and receiving teams. Building experience with different types of lumber and load securement techniques also helps in preventing damage and maintaining safety. Many employers provide ongoing training and encourage teamwork to resolve issues quickly, ensuring a supportive work environment for drivers.

What is the difference between Lumber Driver vs Truck Driver?

AspectLumber DriverTruck Driver
CertificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), possibly specialized for hauling heavy loadsCDL required, varies by cargo type
Work EnvironmentForests, lumber yards, construction sites, often outdoorsRoads, highways, delivery routes across regions
Industry UsagePrimarily in lumber, construction, and forestry industriesLogistics, freight, and transportation industries

While both Lumber Drivers and Truck Drivers hold CDL licenses and operate large vehicles, Lumber Drivers specialize in transporting timber and lumber products, often working in forestry-related environments. Truck Drivers have a broader scope, delivering various goods across regions. The roles overlap in licensing and driving skills but differ in cargo and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Lumber Driver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,621 per year, or $37.8 per hour.

Driver Non-CDL

Hingham Lumber Company

Cohasset, MA • On-site

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Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Hingham Lumber Driver

Hingham Lumber drivers play a crucial step in the sales process as they are the last touch that we have with the customer. They work with the sales team, delivery-dispatch and warehouse manager to ensure future profitability and continual growth. They manage long standing relationships with current customers and seek to develop new opportunity development with new prospects by gaining their respect and trust.

Requirements

  • Perform daily safety inspections and fluid level check for any truck used
  • Report to Dispatch/Delivery supervisor to receive daily delivery manifest for orders to be loaded for delivery
  • Accurately load and re-check materials loaded on truck to ensure all material you are delivering is on vehicle and ready for shipment
  • Review sales orders for any special instructions that customer and/or sales staff have requested and ensure those details are met
  • Properly secure all material on vehicle for safe transport
  • Deliver orders to customer jobsites, place material with truck mounted forklift, boom truck or manually into requested or safe location, away from inclement weather or potential theft
  • Process order with photos that provide clear proof of delivery of material thru Bistrack Delivery App.
  • When instructed by Dispatch/Delivery supervisor pick-up and document material at jobsites for credit return. Returns must be approved by supervisor if no paperwork was sent with original manifest. Call office for instruction.
  • Build orders for delivery when needed
  • Continually seek to learn about new products
  • Maintain a positive team player attitude. Act as a mentor to others in the department and organization, by sharing sales knowledge, best practices, to advance not only individual/departmental goals but in the spirit of teamwork.
  • If information is not at hand, do everything within your power to assure customer you will find the correct information and in a reasonable amount of time. Call back by end of day even if you have nothing to offer yet and offer new eta.
  • Always make the customer feel comfortable and welcome.
  • Handle customer complaints and call on your department head to work out best solutions together.
  • Familiar with the yard and store inventory, and familiar with receiving processes.
  • Familiar with items on sale, and promotional events
  • Display a professional attitude, and demeanor, including courteous interactions with team members and other company leaders.
  • Assist in other areas of warehouse when needed
  • Keep each vehicle used clean inside and out
  • Other duties as instructed by management

Qualifications & Competencies

  • Active drivers license and clean driving record
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong listening and interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • DOT medical cards as required
  • Minimum high school education and/or GED equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in similar position preferred, not required

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