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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.86 – $27.35
Average Annual Pay
Range: $51,709 – $56,880
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near East Georgia nonmetropolitan area
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$27.28
4.5%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA
Alaska, AK
$33.77
29.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
7.2%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
9.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA
California, CA
$30.53
17.0%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA
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
$22.19/hr
Range: $21.13 - $23.25
Annual Rate
$46,150
Range: $43,953 - $48,348
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.10/hr
Range: $24.86 - $27.35
Annual Rate
$54,294
Range: $51,709 - $56,880
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.02/hr
Range: $28.59 - $31.45
Annual Rate
$62,438
Range: $59,465 - $65,412
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
