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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Tennessee, TN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.73 – $30.50
Average Annual Pay
Range: $57,678 – $63,446
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Tennessee
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
6.3%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee, TN
Alaska, AK
$33.77
16.0%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee, TN
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
3.9%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee, TN
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
1.9%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee, TN
California, CA
$30.53
4.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee, TN
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
$24.75/hr
Range: $23.57 - $25.93
Annual Rate
$51,478
Range: $49,026 - $53,929
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.12/hr
Range: $27.73 - $30.50
Annual Rate
$60,562
Range: $57,678 - $63,446
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.49/hr
Range: $31.89 - $35.07
Annual Rate
$69,646
Range: $66,330 - $72,963
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
