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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Tuscaloosa, AL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.35 – $28.99
Average Annual Pay
Range: $54,808 – $60,289
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Tuscaloosa
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Alabama, AL
$27.28
1.4%Lower than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tuscaloosa, AL
Alaska, AK
$33.77
22.0%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tuscaloosa, AL
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
1.1%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tuscaloosa, AL
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
3.2%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tuscaloosa, AL
California, CA
$30.53
10.3%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tuscaloosa, AL
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
$23.52/hr
Range: $22.40 - $24.64
Annual Rate
$48,916
Range: $46,587 - $51,246
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.67/hr
Range: $26.35 - $28.99
Annual Rate
$57,548
Range: $54,808 - $60,289
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.82/hr
Range: $30.30 - $33.34
Annual Rate
$66,180
Range: $63,029 - $69,332
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
