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Heavy Truck Drivers

Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.

Heavy truck drivers begin their job by reading bills of lading and other instructions to determine how to transport cargo. They also read and interpret maps to determine the best route.

Heavy Truck Drivers are in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster and the Transportation Operations pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$19.45 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   22.7%

Well above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Drive large trucks or tractor-trailer combinations to transport goods. Trucks may run on diesel, electricity, or other fuels.
  • Follow safety procedures when transporting dangerous cargo.
  • Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
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Job Title Examples:

 City Driver,  Feeder Driver,  Flatbed Truck Driver 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.