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Average Salary & Job Outlook
Truck drivers Median wages(2009) $46,000 annually
U.S. Minimum Wage
$10,712 Annually
Truck drivers earn an average salary of $46,000 in
2009. Those with a larger trucking background can earn up
to $57,000 each year. Salaries vary, based on the location
of employment and experience.
Jobs in the trucking industry are expected to grow steadily
over the next ten years. It is suggested by national trends
that there will be a 16% increase in truck driving positions
through 2014. This growth is attributed to increasing amount
of goods being moved by trucks rather than other forms of shipping.
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Trucking
These days, if you need to get a large amount of
goods anywhere, your best bet would be to
use a trucking company. Almost everything that gets
shipped uses trucking at some point in the journey.
What do truck drivers do?
Truck drivers generally pick up and deliver merchandise
to specified areas. They carry various items including
anything from cars to food and everything in between.
Main responsibilities of truckers include:
- Inspecting vehicles
- Maintaining trucks condition
- Keeping merchandise
records
- Logging miles and locations
- Counting inventory
- Reporting mechanical problems
- Reading maps
These drivers perform emergency repairs like changing
tires, installing fuses and putting on tire chains.
Truck drivers must use and maintain trucking tools
and equipment commonly found on commercial vehicles,
such as devices for weighing and measuring.
Truck drivers must have good communication skills
to relate information to trucking companies and other
truckers on the road. They have to be able to report
any kind of delays, accidents and other transportation
situations using telephones and mobile two-way radios.
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