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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Columbia, SC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.77 – $29.45
Average Annual Pay
Range: $55,682 – $61,250
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Columbia
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$27.28
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$33.77
20.1%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Columbia, MO
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
$23.89/hr
Range: $22.75 - $25.03
Annual Rate
$49,696
Range: $47,330 - $52,063
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.11/hr
Range: $26.77 - $29.45
Annual Rate
$58,466
Range: $55,682 - $61,250
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.33/hr
Range: $30.79 - $33.87
Annual Rate
$67,236
Range: $64,034 - $70,438
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
