A Day In The Life
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry
Salary Breakdown
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
Projected Jobs
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
57,260
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
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
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN 47591
Certification
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN 47591
Certification
C1 Truck Driver Training, LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Certification
CDL Truck Driving School LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46221
Certification
Safe Drivers Institute of America
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Certification
Wagler Education Training Center
Lyons, IN 47443
Certification
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
Columbus, IN 47203
Certification
Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Certification
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Certification
Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo
Kokomo, IN 46903-1373
Certification
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
Lafayette, IN 47905
Certification
Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Certification
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
South Bend, IN 46637
Certification
Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Certification
160 Driving Academy
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
160 Driving Academy
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
160 Driving Academy
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
160 Driving Academy
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
160 Driving Academy
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
160 Driving Academy
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
160 Driving Academy
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
160 Driving Academy
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
160 Driving Academy
Evansville, IN 47701
Certification
Progressive Truck Driving School, Inc.
Lansing, IN
Certification
Progressive Truck Driving School, Inc.
Lansing, IN
Certification
International Trucking Academy
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Certification
International Trucking Academy
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Certification
C1 Truck Driver Training, LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Certification
CDL Xpress Truck Driving School Inc.
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Certification
Fort Wayne Community Schools, Adult and Cont. Ed.
Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Certification
Truck Driver Institute of Indiana, Inc.
South Bend, IN 46601
Certification
Truck Driver Institute of Indiana, Inc.
South Bend, IN 46601
Certification
Future Innovative Enterprises, LLC
Leavenworth, IN 47137
Certification
CDL Xpress Truck Driving School Inc.
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Certification
Lake Land College Commercial Driver Training
Marshall, IN 47859
Certification
DMS TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Certification
DMS TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Certification
Mister P Express OTR Driving School, Inc.
Jeffersonville, IN 47129
Certification
Sage Truck Driving School
Muncie, IN 47303
Certification
Sage Truck Driving School
Muncie, IN 47303
Certification
Sage Truck Driving School
Muncie, IN 47303
Certification
KIMC Southwest Houston, LLC d/b/a DriveCo
Gary, IN 46401
Certification
EFC Trade, Inc. d/b/a DriveCo CDL
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Certification
KIMC Southwest Houston, LLC d/b/a DriveCo
Gary, IN 46401
Certification
Top Expected Tasks
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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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
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