Environment
Working as a long-haul truck driver is a major lifestyle choice because these drivers can be away from home for days or weeks at a time.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
About this Career Path
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
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Salary Breakdown
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
$48,710
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$30,660
ENTRY LEVEL
$47,130
MID LEVEL
$69,480
EXPERT LEVEL
Current Available & Projected Jobs
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
35,024
Current Available Jobs
2,073,600
Projected job openings through 2030
JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Top Expected Tasks
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
02
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
03
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
04
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
05
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
06
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
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Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
08
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
09
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
10
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
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KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
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KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
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KNOWLEDGE
English Language
K
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
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SKILL
Operation and Control
S
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
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SKILL
Monitoring
S
SKILL
Critical Thinking
S
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
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ABILITY
Far Vision
A
ABILITY
Control Precision
A
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
A
ABILITY
Rate Control
A
ABILITY
Response Orientation
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