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truck driver
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The Truck Driver transports goods and materials among distribution, manufacturing and retail centers. Their role is to drive long distances to deliver goods to customers, load and unload cargo, and record cargo loads and deliveries. Their responsibilities are to inspect their vehicles for mechanical issues relating to safe operation and basic repair work, report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel, refuel and clean their vehicle, report road incidents to the dispatcher, follow traffic laws, keep their commercial driver's license up to date, and maintain a positive attitude with customers.

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Avg Pay: $2K
Jobs: 0
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Avg Pay: $64K
Jobs: 38,000

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,989Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Truck Driver and Other Important Info

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5.5 years
$33K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.28 years
Entry
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
170 out of 4016

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