DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE PORTAL
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers’ license.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $15.86/hr
Median: $20.25/hr
Experienced: $25.16/hr
Current Employment
4,656 (2019)
Projected Employment
4,815 (2030)
Growth for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
| 2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | Change (2019-2030) | % Change (2019-2030) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,656 | 4,942 | 286 | 6% |
Industries Employing Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
| Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2019) | % of Occupation in Industry (2019) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | 934 | 20% | 59.6% |
| General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload | 826 | 17.7% | 54.1% |
| General Freight Trucking, Local | 566 | 12.2% | 56.9% |
| Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass | 283 | 6.1% | 13% |
| Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance | 201 | 4.3% | 54.5% |
Occupational Skills
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
- Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
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