Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in New Orleans, Louisiana

Salary distribution

Where New Orleans heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Postsecondary nondegree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  Short-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

• Far Vision

  Ability

  4.1 / 5

• Transportation

  Knowledge

  4.0 / 5

• Control Precision

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Spatial Orientation

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Response Orientation

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Rate Control

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Multilimb Coordination

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Public Safety and Security

  Knowledge

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.

2. 02

   Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.

3. 03

   Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.

4. 04

   Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.

5. 05

   Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

6. 06

   Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.

7. 07

   Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

8. 08

   Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.