Career Profile
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another.
General Information
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. Excludes Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (53-7081).
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 847 openings per year are projected for Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
Employment Change
Employment for Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $21.84/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.45, while experienced workers are paid $26.13. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 5,205 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 5,965.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers are General Freight Trucking, Specialized Freight Trucking, and Other Specialty Trade Contractors.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers include Transportation, Public Safety and Security, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.