DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
53-3033 Light Truck Drivers
Occupational Description:
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes ?Couriers and Messengers? (43-5021) and ?Driver/Sales Workers? (53-3031).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Central Minnesota | 1,600 | 93 | $18.93/hr | $0.79/hr | $11.80/hr | $14.24/hr | $18.21/hr | $22.14/hr | $26.36/hr |
| Minnesota | 15,680 | 878 | $20.33/hr | $0.47/hr | $11.81/hr | $14.84/hr | $18.75/hr | $24.76/hr | $32.12/hr |
| U S | 923,050 | 7,384 | $18.94/hr | $0.08/hr | $10.36/hr | $12.65/hr | $17.08/hr | $23.46/hr | $32.15/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2022 - 2032 | |
| Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer | 5,470 | $23.58/hr | 7.6% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 1,300 | $20.10/hr | 13.6% |
| Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Motorboat Operators | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Light Truck Drivers
- Drives truck, van or automobile with capacity under 3 tons to transport materials, products, or people.
- Loads and unloads truck, van, or automobile.
- Communicates with base or other vehicles using telephone or radio.
- Maintains records such as vehicle log, record of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Inspects and maintains vehicle equipment and supplies.
- Presents billing invoice and collects receipt or payment.
- Performs emergency roadside repairs.
