Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
32 tasks analyzed
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. | - | - | - |
| Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods. | - | - | - |
| Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. | - | - | - |
| Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. | - | - | - |
| Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$57,440
per year
Mean Wage
$58,400
per year
Employment
2.1M
workers
Wage Range
$38,640 - $78,800
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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