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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in New Jersey, NJ
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $32.52 – $35.77
Average Annual Pay
Range: $67,642 – $74,406
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near New Jersey
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
20.1%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey, NJ
Alaska, AK
$33.77
1.1%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey, NJ
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
18.1%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey, NJ
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
16.4%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey, NJ
California, CA
$30.53
10.6%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey, NJ
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
$29.03/hr
Range: $27.64 - $30.40
Annual Rate
$60,370
Range: $57,496 - $63,245
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$34.15/hr
Range: $32.52 - $35.77
Annual Rate
$71,024
Range: $67,642 - $74,406
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$39.27/hr
Range: $37.40 - $41.14
Annual Rate
$81,678
Range: $77,788 - $85,567
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
