Truck Driver Heavy

Truck Driver Heavy Job Description

Big rig trucking can be an exciting job for those who want to see the country. You spend hours traversing the country in a truck, and you can watch the scenery go by, though of course, you need to be very attentive to the road. Still, it is a nice way to see the world, and you will have the opportunity to be in many different cities as well. It’s a good life for the traveler or for someone who enjoys isolation. You can turn on the radio and sing your way down the highway. Unfortunately, for someone with a family, it means long stretches of time away from home, and this can take a toll on interpersonal relationships.

Truck Driver Heavy Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Truck Driver Heavy is $36883 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $55146. The lowest salary reported was $25316. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Truck Driver Heavy is $18.34 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $27.42. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $12.59. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Truck Driver Heavy are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $250 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $515 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Truck Driver Heavy. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $35,745 – $88,084
Georgia – $39,305 – $48,595
New York – $25,434 – $49,151
Oklahoma – n/a
Oregon – n/a
Pennsylvania – n/a
Texas – $30,201 – $72,985

These are the highest paying cities for a Truck Driver Heavy. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Dallas, Texas –
New York, New York –
Houston, Texas –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Macon, Georgia –
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –
San Antonio, Texas –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Truck Driver Heavy from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $36883 while in 2007 it was just $34204.64

Work Enviornment

There is great value in this job, as it allows companies and individuals to receive important goods. Without truckers, it would be much harder for merchandise to get to its intended destination. While driving the vehicle is a huge part of the job, another big element of it is loading and unloading the cargo, so this is an important thing to consider. You need to be in good physical shape in order to handle this job. It is physically demanding and not well suited to those who have trouble with heavy lifting.

How To Become a Truck Driver

The most important requirement for anyone who wants to drive a truck professionally is a driver’s license. That has to be accomplished before this career can even be seriously considered. Beyond that, a person must pass several licensing tests that specifically apply to the trucks that they will be operating. This is more intensive for those who are operating 18-wheelers since they are so different from ordinary cars.

While college degrees are rarely a consideration, most companies prefer to hire those who have finished high school, and many of them will only consider those who are a certain age or who have driven for a certain number of years. Chances are that it will be hard to get a trucking job as a teenager.