Truck Drivers for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    7%
    Communication Skills
    6%
    Driving
    6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    50%
    High school diploma or GED
    33%
    Bachelor's degree
    11%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    1-2 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • The Salvation Army Family Store
    • IPA Recruitment
    • Self employed

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 82 profiles for Truck Drivers in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 31 Oct 2026

Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $81,576 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $63,329 – $105,081 yearly
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  • LPG Delivery Driver

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Forklift Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTruck DrivingDrivingCommercial DrivingDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)HC Licence

  • Truck Driver

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safe Work PracticesMulti-Drop DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingPre-Start Equipment ChecksEquipment Safety Checks+35 more

    Skills

    Truck DrivingCommercial DrivingTime ManagementVehicle InspectionsPerforming Regular Vehicle Safety ChecksLogistics Management

  • Agitator Driver

    Manunda, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    Truck DrivingHR LicenceRigid TruckCommercial DrivingLift TruckForklift

  • MC Truck Driver

    Mount Sheridan, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Full Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportBlue CardCPR Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLogistics ManagementLogisticsRoute PlanningCustomer Communication

  • TRUCK DRIVER

    Edmonton, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Full Driver LicenceCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceCertificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical TechnologyCertificate IIICertificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation+3 more

    Skills

    Lift TruckForkliftDrivingManualMaterial Handling Equipment OperationRigid Truck

  • truck driver (Owner operator)

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    MC LicenceRCertificate IIIConfined Space EntryBlue CardLR Licence+1 more

    Skills

    MaintenanceVehicle MaintenanceTruck ServicingXeroPayrollBilling

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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 138 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: customer service, communication skills and driving.

What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?

Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: HR Licence, Forklift Licence and White Card.

What are some job titles related to truck drivers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck drivers include: LPG delivery driver, MC truck driver and agitator driver.

What level of education is common for a truck driver?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a truck driver in Cairns, Queensland, 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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