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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $31.25 – $34.38
Average Annual Pay
Range: $65,000 – $71,500
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
2.9%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
14.8%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
13.0%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
California, CA
$30.53
6.9%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
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
$27.89/hr
Range: $26.56 - $29.22
Annual Rate
$58,013
Range: $55,250 - $60,775
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.81/hr
Range: $31.25 - $34.38
Annual Rate
$68,250
Range: $65,000 - $71,500
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$37.73/hr
Range: $35.94 - $39.54
Annual Rate
$78,488
Range: $74,750 - $82,225
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
