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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in South Dakota, SD
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.96 – $30.76
Average Annual Pay
Range: $58,157 – $63,972
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near South Dakota
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
7.1%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Dakota, SD
Alaska, AK
$33.77
15.0%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Dakota, SD
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
4.7%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Dakota, SD
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
2.7%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Dakota, SD
California, CA
$30.53
4.0%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Dakota, SD
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
$24.96/hr
Range: $23.77 - $26.15
Annual Rate
$51,905
Range: $49,433 - $54,376
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.36/hr
Range: $27.96 - $30.76
Annual Rate
$61,065
Range: $58,157 - $63,972
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.76/hr
Range: $32.15 - $35.37
Annual Rate
$70,225
Range: $66,881 - $73,568
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
