Occupational Employment Statistics
53-3032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Minnesota
| 38,530 | 925 | $30.26/hr | $21.43/hr | $24.33/hr | $29.76/hr | $34.84/hr | $39.39/hr |
Natural Resources and Mining | 670 | $30.42/hr |
Construction | 3,140 | $30.55/hr |
Manufacturing | 4,910 | $26.81/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 27,440 | $30.09/hr |
Financial Activities | 150 | $28.70/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 1,820 | $28.07/hr |
Education and Health Services | 50 | $22.64/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
Other Services | 200 | $29.25/hr |
Public Administration | 150 | $27.00/hr |
Northeast Balance of State
| 670 | $28.67/hr | N/A |
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA
| 770 | $28.96/hr | N/A |
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA
| 900 | $27.79/hr | N/A |
Rochester MN MSA
| 1,260 | $30.15/hr | N/A |
Northeast Minnesota
| 1,760 | $29.87/hr | 2.9% |
Duluth MN-WI MSA
| 2,020 | $28.72/hr | N/A |
St Cloud MN MSA
| 2,020 | $29.58/hr | N/A |
La Crosse WI-MN MSA
| 2,070 | $29.24/hr | N/A |
Fargo ND-MN MSA
| 3,180 | $27.82/hr | N/A |
Northwest Balance of State
| 3,190 | $27.81/hr | N/A |
Southwest Balance of State
| 3,670 | $24.85/hr | N/A |
Southeast Balance of State
| 3,800 | $27.29/hr | N/A |
Northwest Minnesota
| 3,830 | $27.72/hr | 5.0% |
Southeast Minnesota
| 4,310 | $28.52/hr | 4.9% |
Southwest Minnesota
| 4,560 | $27.23/hr | 3.9% |
Central Minnesota
| 5,500 | $29.58/hr | 7.6% |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 16,660 | $30.85/hr | 5.9% |
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA
| 19,770 | $30.77/hr | N/A |
Minnesota
| 38,530 | $29.76/hr | 5.8% |
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
- Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking refrigeration systems for frozen foods or providing food or water for livestock.
- Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.