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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Athens-Clarke County, GA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.99 – $29.69
Average Annual Pay
Range: $56,139 – $61,753
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Athens-Clarke County
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
3.7%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Athens-Clarke County, GA
Alaska, AK
$33.77
19.2%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Athens-Clarke County, GA
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
1.3%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Athens-Clarke County, GA
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
0.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Athens-Clarke County, GA
California, CA
$30.53
7.7%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Athens-Clarke County, GA
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
$24.09/hr
Range: $22.94 - $25.24
Annual Rate
$50,104
Range: $47,718 - $52,490
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.34/hr
Range: $26.99 - $29.69
Annual Rate
$58,946
Range: $56,139 - $61,753
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.59/hr
Range: $31.04 - $34.14
Annual Rate
$67,788
Range: $64,560 - $71,016
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
