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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.12 – $26.53
Average Annual Pay
Range: $50,170 – $55,187
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Slidell-Mandeville-Covington
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
7.7%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
Alaska, AK
$33.77
33.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
10.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
12.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
California, CA
$30.53
20.5%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, 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
$21.53/hr
Range: $20.50 - $22.55
Annual Rate
$44,776
Range: $42,645 - $46,909
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.33/hr
Range: $24.12 - $26.53
Annual Rate
$52,678
Range: $50,170 - $55,187
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.13/hr
Range: $27.74 - $30.51
Annual Rate
$60,580
Range: $57,695 - $63,465
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
