Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
At a Glance
Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver earns an average of $72,263/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.5 years. Top skills: CDL Class A License, Truck Driving, Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
$72,263/yr
High school or GED
1.5 years
104
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Median Wage
$57,440/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.0%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Truck Driving
Flatbed Truck Operation
Good Driving Record
Over-The-Road Driving
No-Touch Freight
Loading And Unloading
Operations Management
Refrigerated Trucking
Dry Van Truck Operation
Time Off Management
Lifting Ability
Care Management
Bill Of Lading
Logistics
Touch Freight
Furniture Cleaning
Mechanics
Truckload Shipping
Commercial Driving
Overlay Transport Virtualization
Common Skills (6)
Certifications (4)
CDL Class A License
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Hazmat Endorsement
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
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