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). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
157 alternate job titles:
Armored Truck Driver
Automotive Carrier Driver (Auto Carrier Driver)
Automotive Crane Driver (Auto Crane Driver)
Automotive Haulaway Driver (Auto Haulaway Driver)
Automotive Hauler (Auto Hauler)
Automotive Transport Driver (Auto Transport Driver)
Basket Operator
Batch Mixing Truck Driver
Bull Driver
Car Ferrier
Car Pickup Driver
Car Pilot
Carrier Driver
CDL Driver (Commercial Driver's License Driver)
CDL Truck Driver (Commercial Driver's License Truck Driver)
CDL-A Flatbed Truck Driver (Commercial Driver's License Class A Flatbed Truck Driver)
CDL-A Truck Driver (Commercial Driver's License Class A Truck Driver)
CDL-B Truck Driver (Commercial Driver's License Class B Truck Driver)
Cement Mixer Driver
Cement Truck Driver
City Driver
Class A CDL Truck Driver (Class A Commercial Driver's License Truck Driver)
Class A Truck Driver
Class B Driver
Coal Hauler
Commercial Trailer Truck Driver
Company CDL-A Truck Driver (Company Commercial Driver's License Class A Truck Driver)
Company Driver
Concrete Mixer Driver
Concrete Mixer Truck Driver
Concrete Truck Driver
Construction Driver
Contract Mail Carrier
Cream Gatherer
Cream Hauler
Cross Country Truck Driver
Cryogenic Transport Driver
Dairy Truck Driver
Dedicated CDL-A Truck Driver (Dedicated Commercial Driver's License Class A Truck Driver)
Dedicated Driver
Delivery Truck Driver
Diesel Truck Driver
Drayage Truck Driver (Dray Truck Driver)
Drip Pumper
Driver
Dump Truck Driver
Dumpster Driver
Dumpster Operator
Explosives Truck Driver
Farm Truck Driver
Feed Hauler
Feeder Driver
Flatbed Driver
Flatbed Truck Driver
Fuel Oil Truck Driver
Fuel Truck Driver
Furniture Mover Driver
Garbage Collector Driver
Garbage Truck Driver
Gas Truck Driver
Goat Driver
Gravel Hauler
Gravel Truck Driver
Hauler
Heavy Truck Driver
Highway Truck Driver
Hook Up Driver
Jockey
Jumper
Line Driver
Line Haul Driver
Livestock Trucker
Local CDL-A Truck Driver (Local Commercial Driver's License Class A Truck Driver)
Log Truck Driver
Log Truck Tractor Trailer Driver
Logging Flatbed Truck Driver
Logging Truck Driver
Long Haul Truck Driver
Maintenance Truck Driver
Mechanic Driver
Milk Collector
Milk Driver
Milk Hauler
Milk Pickup Driver
Milk Pickup Truck Driver
Milk Truck Driver
Mixer Driver
Moto Mix Operator
Moving Van Driver
Oil Deliverer
Oil Transport Driver
Oil Truck Driver
OTR CDL-A Truck Driver (Over the Road Commercial Driver's License Class A Truck Driver)
OTR Truck Driver (Over the Road Truck Driver)
Over the Road Driver (OTR Driver)
Pickup and Delivery Driver (P and D Driver)
Pickup Driver
Powder Truck Driver
Production Truck Driver
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Regional CDL-A Truck Driver (Regional Commercial Driver's License Class A Truck Driver)
Regional Driver
Road Driver
Roll Off Driver
Rubbish Truck Driver
Sand Hauler
Sanitation Truck Driver
Self-Loading Flatbed Truck Driver
Semi Driver
Semi Truck Driver
Semi-Truck Driver
Sprinkler Driver
Sprinkling Truck Driver
Star Route Mail Driver
Street Flusher Driver
Street Sprinkler
Tank Driver
Tank Truck Driver
Tank Truck Operator
Tank Wagon Driver
Tank Wagon Operator
Tanker Driver
Tar Distributor Operator
Team Driver
Team Truck Driver
Tow Car Driver
Tow Truck Driver
Tow Truck Operator
Tractor Trailer Driver
Tractor Trailer Moving Van Driver
Tractor Trailer Operator
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
Trailer Driver
Trailer Truck Driver
Transit Mix Operator
Transit Mixer Driver
Transit Mixer Operator
Transport Driver
Transport Truck Driver
Transportation Equipment Operator
Trash Collector Truck Driver
Trash Hauler
Truck Chauffeur
Truck Driver
Truck Driver Teamster
Truck Hop
Truck Hopper
Truck Jumper
Truck Switcher
Trucker
Van Driver
Waste Collection Driver
Water Truck Driver
Wrecker Driver
Wrecker Operator
Wrecking Car Driver
Yard Spotter
Salary Information
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers: $57,440 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation. | General |
| Inspect motor vehicles. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Record service or repair activities. | General |
| Collect fares or payment from customers. | General |
| Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment. | General |
| Secure cargo. | General |
| Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. | General |
| Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | General |
| Read maps to determine routes. | General |
| Connect cables or electrical lines. | General |
| Verify information or specifications. | General |
| Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition. | General |
| Acquire supplies or equipment. | General |
| Remove debris or damaged materials. | General |
| Direct material handling or moving activities. | General |
| Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment. | General |
| Operate green energy production equipment. | General |
| Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds. | General |
| Adjust routes or speeds as necessary. | General |
| Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured. | General |
| Operate communications equipment or systems. | General |
| Load shipments, belongings, or materials. | General |
| Package materials or products. | General |
| Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. | Maintenance |
| Maintain vehicles in good working condition. | Maintenance |
| Monitor cargo area conditions. | Maintenance |
| Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| 3M Post-it App | Word processing software |
| ADP ezLaborManager | Time accounting software |
| ALK Technologies PC*Miler | Route navigation software |
| Computerized inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |
| Evernote | Word processing software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| MarcoSoft Quo Vadis | Route navigation software |
| Omnitracs Performance Monitoring | Analytical or scientific software |
| PeopleNet | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| Fog Line Software Truckn Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| TruckersHelper | Data base user interface and query software |
| ddlsoftware.com drivers daily log program DDL | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Equipment Manager | Association of Equipment Management Professionals | Not Available |
| Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Not Available |
| Commercial Driver License (CDL) | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Not Available |
| Double/Triple Trailer Endorsement (T) | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Not Available |
| Hazardous Material Endorsement (H) | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Not Available |
| Passenger Endorsement (P) | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Not Available |
| Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Not Available |
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