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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.38 – $31.22
Average Annual Pay
Range: $59,030 – $64,933
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
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Arizona, AZ
$27.97
6.1%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
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California, CA
$30.53
2.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
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
$25.33/hr
Range: $24.12 - $26.54
Annual Rate
$52,685
Range: $50,176 - $55,193
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.80/hr
Range: $28.38 - $31.22
Annual Rate
$61,982
Range: $59,030 - $64,933
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.27/hr
Range: $32.64 - $35.90
Annual Rate
$71,279
Range: $67,885 - $74,673
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
