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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.43 – $30.17
Average Annual Pay
Range: $57,054 – $62,760
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Watertown-Fort Drum
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$33.77
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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
$24.48/hr
Range: $23.32 - $25.64
Annual Rate
$50,921
Range: $48,496 - $53,346
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.80/hr
Range: $27.43 - $30.17
Annual Rate
$59,907
Range: $57,054 - $62,760
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.12/hr
Range: $31.54 - $34.70
Annual Rate
$68,893
Range: $65,612 - $72,174
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
