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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Topeka, KS
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.10 – $30.91
Average Annual Pay
Range: $58,448 – $64,293
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Topeka
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$27.28
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Alaska, AK
$33.77
14.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Topeka, KS
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
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Arkansas, AR
$28.56
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California, CA
$30.53
3.5%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Topeka, KS
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
$25.08/hr
Range: $23.89 - $26.27
Annual Rate
$52,165
Range: $49,681 - $54,649
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.51/hr
Range: $28.10 - $30.91
Annual Rate
$61,370
Range: $58,448 - $64,293
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.94/hr
Range: $32.31 - $35.55
Annual Rate
$70,576
Range: $67,215 - $73,937
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
