DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
Occupational Description:
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities | 13,320 | 677 | $22.77/hr | $0.35/hr | $15.98/hr | $18.32/hr | $22.26/hr | $27.02/hr | $30.54/hr |
| Minnesota | 32,330 | 1,002 | $20.44/hr | $0.22/hr | $13.61/hr | $16.28/hr | $19.45/hr | $24.11/hr | $28.88/hr |
| U S | 1,556,510 | 9,339 | $19.74/hr | $0.06/hr | $12.28/hr | $15.12/hr | $18.69/hr | $23.26/hr | $28.81/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Security Guards | 8,350 | $13.22/hr | N/A |
| Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services | 7,830 | $17.37/hr | N/A |
| Bus Drivers, School | 6,870 | $16.20/hr | N/A |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 4,460 | $17.73/hr | N/A |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 680 | $19.71/hr | N/A |
| Bridge and Lock Tenders | 40 | $27.99/hr | N/A |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | N/A | $18.57/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
- Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo, materials, or damaged vehicle.
- Maintains radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location.
- Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
- Keeps record of materials and products transported.
- Position blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo for transport.
- Cleans, inspects, and services vehicle.
- Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials.
- Obtains customer signature or collects payment for goods delivered and delivery charges.
- Assists in loading and unloading truck manually.
- Drives tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or materials, usually over long distance.
- Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed.
- Drives truck to weigh station before and after loading, and along route to document weight and conform to state regulations.
- Maintains driver log according to I.C.C. regulations.
- Inspects truck before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
- Reads bill of lading to determine assignment.
- Fastens chain or binders to secure load on trailer during transit.
- Loads or unloads, or assists in loading and unloading truck.
- Works as member of two-person team driving tractor with sleeper bunk behind cab.
- Services truck with oil, fuel, and radiator fluid to maintain tractor-trailer.
- Obtains customer's signature or collects payment for services.
- Inventories and inspects goods to be moved.
- Wraps goods using pads, packing paper, and containers, and secures load to trailer wall using straps.
- Gives directions to helper in packing and moving goods to trailer.