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
Assess your skills |
Job Title Examples: |
City Driver,
Feeder Driver,
Flatbed Truck Driver
See more job title examples |
Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.


