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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $33.26 – $36.59
Average Annual Pay
Range: $69,181 – $76,099
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
21.9%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Alaska, AK
$33.77
3.3%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
19.9%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
18.2%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
California, CA
$30.53
12.6%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
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
$29.68/hr
Range: $28.27 - $31.10
Annual Rate
$61,744
Range: $58,804 - $64,684
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$34.92/hr
Range: $33.26 - $36.59
Annual Rate
$72,640
Range: $69,181 - $76,099
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.16/hr
Range: $38.25 - $42.08
Annual Rate
$83,536
Range: $79,558 - $87,514
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
