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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $29.08 – $31.99
Average Annual Pay
Range: $60,486 – $66,535
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near California
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
10.6%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in California, CA
Alaska, AK
$33.77
10.6%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in California, CA
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
8.4%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in California, CA
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
6.5%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in California, CA
Connecticut, CT
$29.13
4.6%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in California, 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
$25.95/hr
Range: $24.72 - $27.19
Annual Rate
$53,984
Range: $51,413 - $56,555
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.53/hr
Range: $29.08 - $31.99
Annual Rate
$63,511
Range: $60,486 - $66,535
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.11/hr
Range: $33.44 - $36.79
Annual Rate
$73,038
Range: $69,559 - $76,515
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
