Fuel Tanker Drivers Pay Rates
Summary
Increases to pay rates coincide with new heavy vehicle charges. The diesel excise will jump 2.4 cents to 25.5 cents per litre on July 1, along with new registration fees. The cost of registering a semi-trailer truck in most jurisdictions will go from $5,746 to $6,394, while the price of keeping road trains will rise by more than 21 percent. A career in trucking is in high demand, and this guide will explain how you can earn more than the median income, how they calculate truck driver pay, and the different options you can choose to find the well-paid career path that becomes a fulfilling lifestyle for you. Truck Driver Salary.
Video transcript available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz8Oku9fQfQ.What Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers Do
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.
Rates can run as high as $3-plus per mile in flatbed to $5 or $6 working more locally with pneumatic tanks. A liquid crude tank-owning owner-operator team can earn up to $4,000 a day.
Work Environment
Working as a long-haul truck driver is a lifestyle choice because these drivers can be away from home for days or weeks at a time.
How to Become a Heavy or Tractor-trailer Truck Driver
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers usually have a high school diploma and attend a professional truck driving school. They must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Pay
The median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was $43,680 in May 2018.
Job Outlook
Employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. As the demand for goods increases, more truck drivers will be needed to keep supply chains moving.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
Similar Occupations
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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