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Light Truck Drivers Salaries
in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.01 – $27.51
Average Annual Pay
Range: $52,021 – $57,223
Salaries for Light Truck Drivers near New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$21.83
16.9%Lower than Light Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Alaska, AK
$30.74
17.1%Higher than Light Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Arizona, AZ
$25.98
1.1%Lower than Light Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Arkansas, AR
$21.83
16.9%Lower than Light Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
California, CA
$25.81
1.7%Lower than Light Truck Drivers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
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
$22.32/hr
Range: $21.26 - $23.38
Annual Rate
$46,429
Range: $44,218 - $48,640
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.26/hr
Range: $25.01 - $27.51
Annual Rate
$54,622
Range: $52,021 - $57,223
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.20/hr
Range: $28.76 - $31.64
Annual Rate
$62,815
Range: $59,824 - $65,806
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
