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HAZMAT Truck Driver

Transportation
Truck and Bus Drivers
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver

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.

At a Glance

HAZMAT Truck Driver earns an average of $66,850/yr. Experience: 1.5 years. Top skills: Hazmat Endorsement, Tanker And Hazmat Combo X Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement.

Avg Annual Salary

$66,850/yr

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

1.5 years

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$57,440/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.0%

Education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (4)

Good Driving Record

4.3

Lifting Ability

4.1

Truckload Shipping

3.9

Flatbed Truck Operation

3.4

Certifications (4)

Hazmat Endorsement

5.0

Tanker And Hazmat Combo X Endorsement

4.8

Tanker Endorsement

4.5

CDL Class B License

3.6

Related Specializations

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