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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.18 – $29.90
Average Annual Pay
Range: $56,534 – $62,188
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Bakersfield-Delano
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
18.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
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Arkansas, AR
$28.56
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California, CA
$30.53
7.0%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
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
$24.26/hr
Range: $23.10 - $25.41
Annual Rate
$50,457
Range: $48,054 - $52,860
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.54/hr
Range: $27.18 - $29.90
Annual Rate
$59,361
Range: $56,534 - $62,188
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.82/hr
Range: $31.26 - $34.38
Annual Rate
$68,265
Range: $65,014 - $71,516
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
