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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Syracuse, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $29.43 – $32.37
Average Annual Pay
Range: $61,214 – $67,336
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Syracuse
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
11.7%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Syracuse, NY
Alaska, AK
$33.77
9.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Syracuse, NY
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
9.5%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Syracuse, NY
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
7.6%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Syracuse, NY
California, CA
$30.53
1.2%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Syracuse, NY
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
$26.26/hr
Range: $25.02 - $27.51
Annual Rate
$54,634
Range: $52,032 - $57,236
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.90/hr
Range: $29.43 - $32.37
Annual Rate
$64,275
Range: $61,214 - $67,336
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.53/hr
Range: $33.84 - $37.23
Annual Rate
$73,916
Range: $70,396 - $77,436
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
