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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in New Mexico, NM
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.77 – $27.25
Average Annual Pay
Range: $51,522 – $56,674
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near New Mexico
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
4.9%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Mexico, NM
Alaska, AK
$33.77
29.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Mexico, NM
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
7.5%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Mexico, NM
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
9.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Mexico, NM
California, CA
$30.53
17.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Mexico, 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
$22.11/hr
Range: $21.05 - $23.16
Annual Rate
$45,983
Range: $43,794 - $48,173
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.01/hr
Range: $24.77 - $27.25
Annual Rate
$54,098
Range: $51,522 - $56,674
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.91/hr
Range: $28.49 - $31.34
Annual Rate
$62,213
Range: $59,250 - $65,175
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
