A Day In The Life
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Average
$50,640
ANNUAL
$24.35
HOURLY
Entry Level
$31,110
ANNUAL
$14.96
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,700
ANNUAL
$23.41
HOURLY
Expert Level
$71,660
ANNUAL
$34.45
HOURLY
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
57,260
Projected job openings through 2030
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Class A Driver
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Senior Driver
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Director
Supporting Programs
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
01
Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
02
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
03
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
04
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
05
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
06
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
07
Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
08
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
09
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
10
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Far Vision
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Rate Control
ABILITY
Response Orientation
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
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