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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Kentucky, KY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.87 – $31.76
Average Annual Pay
Range: $60,050 – $66,055
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Kentucky
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
10.0%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kentucky, KY
Alaska, AK
$33.77
11.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kentucky, KY
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
7.7%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kentucky, KY
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
5.8%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kentucky, KY
California, CA
$30.53
0.7%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kentucky, KY
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
$25.76/hr
Range: $24.54 - $27.00
Annual Rate
$53,594
Range: $51,043 - $56,147
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.31/hr
Range: $28.87 - $31.76
Annual Rate
$63,052
Range: $60,050 - $66,055
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.86/hr
Range: $33.20 - $36.52
Annual Rate
$72,510
Range: $69,058 - $75,963
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
