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Light Truck Drivers Salaries
in Ames, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.81 – $25.09
Average Annual Pay
Range: $47,445 – $52,189
Salaries for Light Truck Drivers near Ames
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$21.83
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$30.74
28.4%Higher than Light Truck Drivers in Ames, IA
Arizona, AZ
$25.98
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$21.83
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California, CA
$25.81
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How much do Light 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
$20.36/hr
Range: $19.39 - $21.33
Annual Rate
$42,344
Range: $40,328 - $44,361
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.95/hr
Range: $22.81 - $25.09
Annual Rate
$49,817
Range: $47,445 - $52,189
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.54/hr
Range: $26.23 - $28.85
Annual Rate
$57,290
Range: $54,562 - $60,017
Light Truck Drivers job description
Light 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
