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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Elkhart-Goshen, IN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.84 – $30.62
Average Annual Pay
Range: $57,907 – $63,698
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Elkhart-Goshen
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
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Arizona, AZ
$27.97
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$28.56
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$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
$24.85/hr
Range: $23.66 - $26.03
Annual Rate
$51,683
Range: $49,221 - $54,143
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.23/hr
Range: $27.84 - $30.62
Annual Rate
$60,803
Range: $57,907 - $63,698
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.61/hr
Range: $32.02 - $35.21
Annual Rate
$69,923
Range: $66,593 - $73,253
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
