1. Local Truck Drivers:
- Average Annual Salary: $48,350
- Range: $35,000 - $60,000
2. Regional Truck Drivers:
- Average Annual Salary: $53,300
- Range: $42,000 - $65,000
3. Over-the-Road (Long-Haul) Truck Drivers:
- Average Annual Salary: $62,950
- Range: $48,000 - $75,000
4. Owner-Operators (Independent Truck Drivers):
- Average Annual Income (after expenses): $50,000 - $100,000+
- Income varies based on factors such as cargo, miles driven, and business management.
These salary ranges are approximate and subject to variations based on different companies' pay scales and specific job roles within the trucking industry. Truck drivers may also earn additional compensation through overtime, bonuses, or fringe benefits provided by their employers.