Truck Drivers for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Forklift7%Communication Skills5%Customer Service5%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%3-5 years10%Current company
TESCO DISTRIBUTION CENTRE READING
Waitrose & Partners
SERCO
Time at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 128 profiles for Truck Drivers in Reading
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £47,271 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,439 – £64,885 yearly
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HGV Class 2 Tipper Driver
Reading
Licenses & certifications
HGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving LicenceCategory C1E Driving LicenceCategory C1 Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCommercial DrivingTruck DrivingCustomer ServiceDrivingTruck driver DAC 665T truck
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingWarehouse ExperienceDriver
Woodley
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving LicenceCategory C1 Licence+3 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingHeavy LiftingDelivery driver
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Communication SkillsCommercial DrivingCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationDriving LicenceForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationPostman/Driver
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceCategory C LicenceHigh-Pressure Jetting UnitEpicSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)TankerLuton VanHgv Hiab Driver/Trainer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Lorry LoaderHIAB Crane OperationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Commercial DrivingLorry LoaderHIAB Crane OperationFirst AidDrivingFlatbed
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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 72 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: forklift, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Category CE Licence.
What are some job titles related to truck drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck drivers include: class 1 driver, CLASS 1 DRIVER (c+e) and HGV class 2 tipper 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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck drivers have 16 years of professional experience.
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