Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo exceeding 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states.

WAGE RANGE

$27K - 63K

PROJECTED GROWTH

14%

ANNUAL OPENINGS

3710

Education

  • Academic Certificate: Program completion within 1 semester

Education

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Potential Employers

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