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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.

Environment

Working as a long-haul truck driver is a major lifestyle choice because these drivers can be away from home for days or weeks at a time.

Also Known As

  • Ag field technician
  • City driver
  • Feeder driver
  • Hazmat certified supply technician
  • Line haul driver
  • Measurement technician
  • Owner operator
  • Road driver
  • Service technician hazmat
  • Tractor-trailer driver
  • Tractor-trailer truck drivers
  • Truck drivers, delivery
  • Truck drivers, light
  • Decontamination/ decommissioning operator (d & d operator)
  • Nuclear waste handler
  • Waste handling technician
  • Bus driver
  • Delivery driver
  • Gas service technician
  • Hazmat technician
  • Long haul trucker
  • Over the road driver (otr driver)
  • Radiological control and safety technician
  • Semi truck driver
  • Short haul trucker
  • Tractor-trailer operator
  • Truck driver
  • Truck drivers, heavy
  • Asbestos abatement worker
  • Field technician
  • Site worker
  • Waste sampler
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).

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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

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CDL Training Provided by Phoenix Truck Driving School
Mohave Community College
 Associate's Degree  
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Class A CDL
Southwest Truck Driver Training
 Credential  
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Class A Vehicle Driver Certificate
Pima Community College
 Non-Credit  
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Class B CDL
Southwest Truck Driver Training
 Credential  
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Class B Commercial Driver’s License Certificate
Pima Community College
 Non-Credit  
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Commercial Driver Training (CERT)
Yavapai College
 Credential  
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Commercial Drivers License
Eastern Arizona College
 Credential  
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Central Arizona College
 Associate's Degree  
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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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