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Light Truck Drivers Salaries
in New Mexico, NM
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $20.75 – $22.83
Average Annual Pay
Range: $43,160 – $47,476
Salaries for Light Truck Drivers near New Mexico
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$21.83
0.2%Higher than Light Truck Drivers in New Mexico, NM
Alaska, AK
$30.74
41.1%Higher than Light Truck Drivers in New Mexico, NM
Arizona, AZ
$25.98
19.2%Higher than Light Truck Drivers in New Mexico, NM
Arkansas, AR
$21.83
0.2%Higher than Light Truck Drivers in New Mexico, NM
California, CA
$25.81
18.4%Higher than Light Truck Drivers in New Mexico, NM
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
$18.52/hr
Range: $17.64 - $19.41
Annual Rate
$38,520
Range: $36,686 - $40,355
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.79/hr
Range: $20.75 - $22.83
Annual Rate
$45,318
Range: $43,160 - $47,476
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.06/hr
Range: $23.86 - $26.25
Annual Rate
$52,116
Range: $49,634 - $54,597
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
