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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $33.44 – $36.78
Average Annual Pay
Range: $69,555 – $76,511
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
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Arizona, AZ
$27.97
20.3%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
18.7%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
California, CA
$30.53
13.0%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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
$29.84/hr
Range: $28.42 - $31.26
Annual Rate
$62,078
Range: $59,122 - $65,034
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.11/hr
Range: $33.44 - $36.78
Annual Rate
$73,033
Range: $69,555 - $76,511
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.38/hr
Range: $38.46 - $42.30
Annual Rate
$83,988
Range: $79,988 - $87,988
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
