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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Birmingham, AL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.61 – $29.27
Average Annual Pay
Range: $55,349 – $60,884
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Birmingham
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
2.4%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Birmingham, AL
Alaska, AK
$33.77
20.9%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Birmingham, AL
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
0.1%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Birmingham, AL
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
2.2%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Birmingham, AL
California, CA
$30.53
9.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Birmingham, AL
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
$23.75/hr
Range: $22.62 - $24.88
Annual Rate
$49,399
Range: $47,047 - $51,751
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.94/hr
Range: $26.61 - $29.27
Annual Rate
$58,116
Range: $55,349 - $60,884
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.13/hr
Range: $30.60 - $33.66
Annual Rate
$66,833
Range: $63,651 - $70,017
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
