Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Jobs Pay in Wildwood-The Villages, FL
Average Hourly Pay
$24.10
24.7%Below national average
Range: $22.95 – $25.25
Average Annual Pay
$50,123
24.7%Below national average
Range: $47,736 – $52,510
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$20.48/hr
Range: $19.51 – $21.46
Annual Rate
$42,605
Range: $40,576 – $44,634
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.10/hr
Range: $22.95 – $25.25
Annual Rate
$50,123
Range: $47,736 – $52,510
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.71/hr
Range: $26.39 – $29.04
Annual Rate
$57,641
Range: $54,896 – $60,386
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.
Responsibilities
- •Operate vehicles safely and efficiently
- •Follow transportation routes and schedules
- •Inspect and maintain vehicles
- •Complete required documentation
- •Follow DOT regulations
- •Provide excellent customer service
Skills
- •Safe driving skills
- •Navigation and route planning
- •Time management
- •Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- •Communication
- •Physical fitness
Qualifications
- •Valid commercial driver's license (if required)
- •Clean driving record
- •DOT physical examination
- •Background check
