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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
- Annual Median Wage$ 49,580$38,550
$73,040
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Moderately Growing
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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.
What do they typically do
- Drive long distances
- Report any incidents encountered on the road to a dispatcher
- Follow all applicable traffic laws
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers
- Inspect their trailers before and after the trip and record any defects they find
- Maintain a log of their working hours, following all federal and state regulations
- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate people
- Keep their trucks and associated equipment clean and in good working order
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.0%Job Opening 8,580Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NCWorkforce Credentials- NC: Commercial Driver License (CDL) [NCDOT Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) ]
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