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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Las Cruces, NM
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $23.22 – $25.54
Average Annual Pay
Range: $48,298 – $53,127
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Las Cruces
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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
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California, CA
$30.53
25.2%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Las Cruces, NM
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
$20.72/hr
Range: $19.74 - $21.71
Annual Rate
$43,105
Range: $41,053 - $45,158
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.38/hr
Range: $23.22 - $25.54
Annual Rate
$50,712
Range: $48,298 - $53,127
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.04/hr
Range: $26.70 - $29.37
Annual Rate
$58,319
Range: $55,543 - $61,096
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
