Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Jobs Pay in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Average Hourly Pay
$26.40
17.5%Below national average
Range: $25.14 – $27.65
Average Annual Pay
$54,906
17.5%Below national average
Range: $52,291 – $57,520
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$22.44/hr
Range: $21.37 – $23.50
Annual Rate
$46,670
Range: $44,447 – $48,892
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.40/hr
Range: $25.14 – $27.65
Annual Rate
$54,906
Range: $52,291 – $57,520
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.36/hr
Range: $28.91 – $31.80
Annual Rate
$63,142
Range: $60,135 – $66,148
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.
Responsibilities
- •Operate vehicles safely and efficiently
- •Follow transportation routes and schedules
- •Inspect and maintain vehicles
- •Complete required documentation
- •Follow DOT regulations
- •Provide excellent customer service
Skills
- •Safe driving skills
- •Navigation and route planning
- •Time management
- •Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- •Communication
- •Physical fitness
Qualifications
- •Valid commercial driver's license (if required)
- •Clean driving record
- •DOT physical examination
- •Background check
