Commercial Truck Driver
$69,370 earning potential
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a total weight exceeding 26,000 pounds for the vehicle, passengers, and cargo. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes that sometimes span several states.
$69,370
High-end Earners in
BPBP North Carolina ( Top 10% )
$47,860
median annual wage
$23
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Drive long distances
- Report any incidents encountered on the road to a dispatcher
- Follow all applicable traffic laws
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers
- Inspect their trailers before and after the trip and record any defects they find
- Maintain a log of their working hours, following all federal and state regulations
- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate people
- Keep their trucks and associated equipment clean and in good working order
BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook
11,070
Average annual job openings
82,088
Number of jobs by 2028
2%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2028
2025 to 2028