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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.97 – $28.57
Average Annual Pay
Range: $54,018 – $59,419
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near New Orleans-Metairie
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$27.28
0.0%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Alaska, AK
$33.77
23.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
2.6%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
4.7%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
California, CA
$30.53
12.0%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Orleans-Metairie, 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
$23.18/hr
Range: $22.07 - $24.28
Annual Rate
$48,210
Range: $45,915 - $50,506
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.27/hr
Range: $25.97 - $28.57
Annual Rate
$56,718
Range: $54,018 - $59,419
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.36/hr
Range: $29.87 - $32.86
Annual Rate
$65,226
Range: $62,121 - $68,332
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
