Commercial Truck Driver
$69,480 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.
$69,480
High-end Earners in
BPBP Tennessee ( Top 10% )
$47,130
median annual wage
$23
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 Tennessee Job Outlook
4,690
Average annual job openings
40,280
Number of jobs by 2028
7%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2028
2025 to 2028