About This Career Path
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
A Day In The Life
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Salary Breakdown
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Average
$49,430
ANNUAL
$23.77
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,850
ANNUAL
$14.83
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,600
ANNUAL
$22.88
HOURLY
Expert Level
$66,830
ANNUAL
$32.13
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
45,740
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
Phoenix Truck Driving Institute
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Certification
HDS Truck Driving Institute
Tucson, AZ 85756
Certification
Yuma Truck Driving School
Yuma, AZ 85365
Certification
Phoenix Truck Driving School - Kingman
Kingman, AZ 86409
Certification
Phoenix Truck Driving School - Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Certification
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ 86409
Degree Program
Top Expected Tasks
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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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