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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Lake Charles, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.53 – $28.08
Average Annual Pay
Range: $53,102 – $58,413
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Lake Charles
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$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
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Arizona, AZ
$27.97
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Arkansas, AR
$28.56
6.5%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Lake Charles, LA
California, CA
$30.53
13.9%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Lake Charles, 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
$22.79/hr
Range: $21.70 - $23.87
Annual Rate
$47,394
Range: $45,137 - $49,651
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.81/hr
Range: $25.53 - $28.08
Annual Rate
$55,758
Range: $53,102 - $58,413
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.83/hr
Range: $29.36 - $32.29
Annual Rate
$64,122
Range: $61,067 - $67,175
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
