Owner Operator 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
Owner Operator Truck Driver earns an average of $127,500/yr. Experience: 10 years. Top skills: Flatbed Truck Operation, Truck Driving, Mortgage Loans.
$127,500/yr
Varies
10 years
N/A
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Median Wage
$57,440/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.0%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (5)
Flatbed Truck Operation
Truck Driving
Mortgage Loans
Refrigerated Trucking
Less-Than-Truckload Shipping
Common Skills (1)
Safe Driving
Certifications (1)
CDL Class A License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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