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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.53 – $31.38
Average Annual Pay
Range: $59,342 – $65,277
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers outside Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
California, CA
Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Chico, CA
Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
El Centro, CA
Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Fresno, CA
Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Hanford-Corcoran, CA
Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
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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
$25.47/hr
Range: $24.25 – $26.67
Annual Rate
$52,964
Range: $50,441 – $55,485
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.96/hr
Range: $28.53 – $31.38
Annual Rate
$62,310
Range: $59,342 – $65,277
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.45/hr
Range: $32.81 – $36.09
Annual Rate
$71,657
Range: $68,243 – $75,069
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
