Yard 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
Yard Truck Driver earns an average of $34,398/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 5 years. Top skills: Communication, Warehousing, Valid Driver's License.
$34,398/yr
High school or GED
5 years
6
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 (11)
Warehousing
Forklift Truck
Loading And Unloading
Warehouse Management Systems
Management Systems
Floor Scrubbers
Automotive Detailing
Material Handling Equipment
Lifting Ability
Hand Trucks
Shipping And Receiving
Common Skills (15)
Communication
Operations
Customer Service
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Arithmetic
Basic Writing
Computer Literacy
Safe Driving
Safety Assurance
Microsoft Office
Cleanliness
Coordinating
Teamwork
Certifications (4)
Valid Driver's License
CDL Class A License
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Class B License
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