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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salaries
in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.03 – $27.53
Average Annual Pay
Range: $52,062 – $57,269
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers near Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$27.28
3.8%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC
Alaska, AK
$33.77
28.5%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC
Arizona, AZ
$27.97
6.4%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC
Arkansas, AR
$28.56
8.7%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC
California, CA
$30.53
16.2%Higher than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC
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
$22.34/hr
Range: $21.28 - $23.40
Annual Rate
$46,466
Range: $44,253 - $48,679
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.28/hr
Range: $25.03 - $27.53
Annual Rate
$54,666
Range: $52,062 - $57,269
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.22/hr
Range: $28.78 - $31.66
Annual Rate
$62,866
Range: $59,871 - $65,859
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
