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Yard 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

Yard Truck Driver earns an average of $34,398/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 5 years. Top skills: Communication, Warehousing, Valid Driver's License.

Avg Annual Salary

$34,398/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

5 years

Job Postings

6

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 (11)

Warehousing

5.0

Forklift Truck

4.9

Loading And Unloading

4.8

Warehouse Management Systems

4.7

Management Systems

4.6

Floor Scrubbers

4.5

Automotive Detailing

4.4

Material Handling Equipment

4.2

Lifting Ability

4.2

Hand Trucks

4.1

Shipping And Receiving

4.1

Common Skills (15)

Communication

5.0

Operations

4.9

Customer Service

4.8

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.7

Arithmetic

4.6

Basic Writing

4.5

Computer Literacy

4.4

Safe Driving

4.4

Safety Assurance

4.3

Microsoft Office

4.3

Cleanliness

4.3

Coordinating

4.2

Teamwork

4.1

Certifications (4)

Valid Driver's License

4.9

CDL Class A License

4.8

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

4.5

CDL Class B License

4.0

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