Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
SOC Code: 53-3032 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $45,968 | $61,984 | $78,000 | $94,016 |
| Lincoln, NE | $52,499 | $66,269 | $80,018 | $93,787 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $46,571 | $57,637 | $68,723 | $79,789 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,232 | $59,842 | $69,472 | $79,082 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $55,432 | $63,024 | $70,616 | $78,208 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,462 | $58,885 | $68,307 | $77,730 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,083 | $60,590 | $69,098 | $77,605 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $49,587 | $58,885 | $68,203 | $77,501 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $45,094 | $55,827 | $66,581 | $77,314 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $52,853 | $60,819 | $68,765 | $76,731 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 4.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Law and Government | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 2.8 |
| Telecommunications | 2.8 |
| Education and Training | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 54.3% |
| Less than high school | 25.9% |
| Some college | 18.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
- Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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