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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.45 – $29.10
Average Annual Pay
Range: $55,016 – $60,518
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Raleigh-Cary
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
1.8%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Alaska, AK
$33.77
21.6%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
0.7%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
2.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
California, CA
$30.53
9.9%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
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
$23.60/hr
Range: $22.48 - $24.73
Annual Rate
$49,102
Range: $46,764 - $51,440
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.77/hr
Range: $26.45 - $29.10
Annual Rate
$57,767
Range: $55,016 - $60,518
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.94/hr
Range: $30.42 - $33.46
Annual Rate
$66,432
Range: $63,268 - $69,596
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
