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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Ames, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.11 – $28.72
Average Annual Pay
Range: $54,309 – $59,740
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Ames
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$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
23.2%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Ames, IA
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
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Arkansas, AR
$28.56
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California, CA
$30.53
11.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Ames, IA
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$23.31/hr
Range: $22.19 - $24.41
Annual Rate
$48,470
Range: $46,163 - $50,779
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.42/hr
Range: $26.11 - $28.72
Annual Rate
$57,024
Range: $54,309 - $59,740
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.53/hr
Range: $30.03 - $33.03
Annual Rate
$65,578
Range: $62,455 - $68,701
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers job description
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers professionals are responsible for safely transporting goods or passengers. They operate vehicles, follow transportation regulations, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining safety standards.
- •Operate vehicles safely and efficiently
- •Follow transportation routes and schedules
- •Inspect and maintain vehicles
- •Complete required documentation
- •Follow DOT regulations
- •Provide excellent customer service
- •Safe driving skills
- •Navigation and route planning
- •Time management
- •Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- •Communication
- •Physical fitness
- •Valid commercial driver's license (if required)
- •Clean driving record
- •DOT physical examination
- •Background check
