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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, MO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.05 – $28.66
Average Annual Pay
Range: $54,184 – $59,602
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
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Arizona, AZ
$27.97
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Arkansas, AR
$28.56
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California, CA
$30.53
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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
$23.25/hr
Range: $22.14 - $24.36
Annual Rate
$48,359
Range: $46,056 - $50,662
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.35/hr
Range: $26.05 - $28.66
Annual Rate
$56,893
Range: $54,184 - $59,602
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.45/hr
Range: $29.96 - $32.96
Annual Rate
$65,427
Range: $62,312 - $68,542
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
