Commercial Truck Driver
$71,740 earning potential
Commercial truck drivers operate tractor-trailer trucks to transport products all across the country. They haul long distances, often across state lines, to deliver their products.
$71,740
High-end Earners in
BPBP Alabama ( Top 10% )
$49,090
median annual wage
$24
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Transport products across long distances
- Communicate with a dispatcher about incidents on the road
- Clean, maintain and inspect the truck
- Check for mechanical issues and report any problems
- Keep a log of working hours
- Follow DOT guidelines"
BPBP Alabama Job Outlook
4,260
Average annual job openings
37,970
Number of jobs by 2030
8%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030
2025 to 2030