Regional 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
Regional Truck Driver earns an average of $57,398/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.6 years. Top skills: Truck Driving, CDL Class A License, Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
$57,398/yr
High school or GED
1.6 years
78
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 (19)
Truck Driving
Supply Chain Management
No-Touch Freight
Tanker Truck Operation
Loading And Unloading
Good Driving Record
Logistics
Warehousing
Over-The-Road Driving
Pallet Jacks
Dry Van Truck Operation
Touch Freight
Machinery
Freight Handling
Furniture Cleaning
Bulk Cargo
Vehicle Inspection
Flatbed Truck Operation
Referral Marketing
Common Skills (6)
Operations
Training And Development
Professionalism
Leadership
Computer Literacy
Safe Driving
Certifications (5)
CDL Class A License
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Hazmat Endorsement
Valid Driver's License
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card
Related Specializations
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