Commercial Truck Driver

$69,370 earning potential

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 a total weight exceeding 26,000 pounds for the vehicle, passengers, and cargo. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes that sometimes span several states.

$69,370

High-end Earners in

North Carolina ( Top 10% )

$47,860

median annual wage

$23

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Drive long distances
Report any incidents encountered on the road to a dispatcher
Follow all applicable traffic laws
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers
Inspect their trailers before and after the trip and record any defects they find
Maintain a log of their working hours, following all federal and state regulations
Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate people
Keep their trucks and associated equipment clean and in good working order

North Carolina Job Outlook

11,070

Average annual job openings

82,088

Number of jobs by 2028

+2%

Expected growth from 2024 to 2028

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