Commercial Truck Driver

$69,480 earning potential

Commercial truck drivers operate tractor-trailer trucks to transport products all across the country. They haul long distances, often across state lines, to deliver their products.

$69,480
High-end Earners in
Be Pro Be Proud ( Top 10% )
$47,130
median annual wage
$23
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
  • Transport products across long distances
  • Communicate with a dispatcher about incidents on the road
  • Clean, maintain and inspect the truck
  • Check for mechanical issues and report any problems
  • Keep a log of working hours
  • Follow DOT guidelines

Be Pro Be Proud Job Outlook

231,000
Average annual job openings
2,073,600
Number of jobs by 2030
6%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030