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
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Florence-Darlington Technical College
Greenville Technical College
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Potential Employers
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