Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

Light Truck Drivers

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver.

A Day In The Life

Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Light Truck Drivers

Average

$44,210

ANNUAL

$21.26

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,740

ANNUAL

$14.30

HOURLY

Mid Level

$38,380

ANNUAL

$18.45

HOURLY

Expert Level

$62,130

ANNUAL

$29.87

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Light Truck Drivers

26,530

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Light Truck Drivers

Supporting Certifications

Degree Recommendations


Top Expected Tasks

Light Truck Drivers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Light Truck Drivers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

KNOWLEDGE

Law and Government

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

SKILL

Operation and Control

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

ABILITY

Far Vision

ABILITY

Multilimb Coordination

ABILITY

Spatial Orientation

ABILITY

Static Strength

ABILITY

Near Vision


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