We’ll look at ET Transport’s guide to the highest-paying trucking jobs in 2022. The channel details the jobs between local, long haul, vista trans, flatbed drivers, and more. Here, they compare each job’s different aspects and salaries and what they entail.
Types of High-Paying Truck Driving Jobs
Local Truck Drivers are typically responsible for delivering goods within city limits or up to a 200-mile radius. Long Haul Truck Drivers are responsible for hauling cargo over long distances, often across different states.
Vista Trans Drivers are a type of Long Haul Driver required to secure and transport hazardous materials. Flatbed Truck Drivers deliver large cargo, usually requiring specialized skills for loading and unloading.
Local truck drivers can earn a median salary of about $53,000 per year. Long Haul Drivers may earn up to $64,000 per year, and Vista Trans Drivers can make around $76,000 per year. Flatbed Truck Drivers may earn up to $81,000 annually.
Requirements for High-Paying Truck Driving Jobs
All high-paying truck driving jobs require the same basic qualifications: a valid driver’s license and CDL (Commercial Driver’s License). Additionally, most high-paying truck driving jobs require additional certification and training. These include hazardous materials training, defensive driving courses, and logbook management.
Finding the right trucking job is significant — the correct position will pay well and fit your lifestyle and individual needs. If you have prior experience or want to know more, please feel free to add to the discussion
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