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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $23.58 – $25.94
Average Annual Pay
Range: $49,046 – $53,951
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux
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$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
36.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
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Arkansas, AR
$28.56
15.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
California, CA
$30.53
23.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
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
$21.05/hr
Range: $20.04 - $22.05
Annual Rate
$43,774
Range: $41,689 - $45,858
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.76/hr
Range: $23.58 - $25.94
Annual Rate
$51,499
Range: $49,046 - $53,951
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.47/hr
Range: $27.12 - $29.83
Annual Rate
$59,224
Range: $56,403 - $62,044
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
