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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Paducah, KY-IL, KY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.27 – $27.80
Average Annual Pay
Range: $52,562 – $57,818
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Paducah, KY-IL
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
2.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Paducah, KY-IL, KY
Alaska, AK
$33.77
27.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Paducah, KY-IL, KY
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
5.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Paducah, KY-IL, KY
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
7.7%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Paducah, KY-IL, KY
California, CA
$30.53
15.1%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Paducah, KY-IL, KY
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
$22.55/hr
Range: $21.48 - $23.63
Annual Rate
$46,912
Range: $44,678 - $49,145
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.53/hr
Range: $25.27 - $27.80
Annual Rate
$55,190
Range: $52,562 - $57,818
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.51/hr
Range: $29.06 - $31.97
Annual Rate
$63,468
Range: $60,446 - $66,491
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
