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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Chattanooga, TN-GA, TN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.30 – $28.93
Average Annual Pay
Range: $54,704 – $60,174
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Chattanooga, TN-GA
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
22.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Chattanooga, TN-GA, TN
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
1.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Chattanooga, TN-GA, TN
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
3.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Chattanooga, TN-GA, TN
California, CA
$30.53
10.5%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Chattanooga, TN-GA, TN
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
$23.48/hr
Range: $22.36 - $24.59
Annual Rate
$48,823
Range: $46,498 - $51,148
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.62/hr
Range: $26.30 - $28.93
Annual Rate
$57,439
Range: $54,704 - $60,174
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.76/hr
Range: $30.24 - $33.27
Annual Rate
$66,055
Range: $62,910 - $69,200
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
