Earnings info
Earnings within the trucking industry vary by region and by size of company but, like in most careers, there is a specified salary range for most positions within the industry. To gain a greater understanding about the jobs available in the industry and the corresponding salary scale, please consult the list below and click on each position to learn more.

• Positions with salaries that range between $25,000 and $35,000 include:

Shunt Driver
Forklift/Tow Motor Operator
Dock Worker
Truck and Trailer Technician
Parts Technician
Wheel and Tire Technician
Maintenance Helper/Service Employee
Dispatcher
Freight Claims Specialist

• Positions with salaries that range between $36,000 and $45,000 include:

Local Pick-up and Delivery Driver
Short-haul Driver
Domestic and International Long-haul Driver
Shunt Driver
Forklift/Tow Motor Operator
Dock Worker
Dock Foreman/Supervisor
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Truck and Trailer Technician
Parts Technician
Wheel and Tire Technician
Auto Body Repairperson
Welder
Dispatcher
Rate Clerk
Licensing and Permitting Specialist

• Positions with salaries that range between $46,000 and $55,000 include:

Local Pick-up and Delivery Driver
Short-haul Driver
Domestic and International Long-haul Driver
Driver Trainer
Dock Foreman/Supervisor
Terminal Manager
Warehouse Manager
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Truck and Trailer Technician
Shop Supervisor/Foreman
Dispatcher
Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist
Sales and Fuel Tax Administrator
Transportation/Pricing Analyst

• Positions with salaries that are $55,000 and greater include:

Domestic and International Long-haul Driver
Owner-Operator
Operations Manager
Fleet Manager
Driver Trainer
Driver Supervisor
Dock Foreman/Supervisor
Terminal Manager
Warehouse Manager
Shop Supervisor/Foreman
Maintenance Manager
Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist
Traffic Manager