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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.01 – $26.41
Average Annual Pay
Range: $49,941 – $54,935
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Shreveport-Bossier City
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$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
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Arizona, AZ
$27.97
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Arkansas, AR
$28.56
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California, CA
$30.53
21.1%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
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
$21.43/hr
Range: $20.41 - $22.45
Annual Rate
$44,572
Range: $42,450 - $46,695
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.21/hr
Range: $24.01 - $26.41
Annual Rate
$52,438
Range: $49,941 - $54,935
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.99/hr
Range: $27.61 - $30.37
Annual Rate
$60,304
Range: $57,432 - $63,175
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
