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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Georgia, GA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.49 – $30.24
Average Annual Pay
Range: $57,179 – $62,897
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Georgia
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$27.28
5.5%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Georgia, GA
Alaska, AK
$33.77
17.0%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Georgia, GA
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
3.1%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Georgia, GA
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
1.0%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Georgia, GA
California, CA
$30.53
5.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Georgia, 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
$24.53/hr
Range: $23.37 - $25.70
Annual Rate
$51,032
Range: $48,602 - $53,462
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.86/hr
Range: $27.49 - $30.24
Annual Rate
$60,038
Range: $57,179 - $62,897
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.19/hr
Range: $31.61 - $34.78
Annual Rate
$69,044
Range: $65,756 - $72,332
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
