- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
- Annual Median Wage$ 57,150$44,120
$72,360Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a total weight exceeding 26,000 pounds for the vehicle, passengers, and cargo. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes that sometimes span several states.
What do they typically do
- Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if they need repairs
- Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment
- Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components
- Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches
- Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to make sure they operate correctly
- Record conditions of cars and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed
- Inspect interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards to identify defects and determine the extent of wear and damage
- Test units for operability before and after repairs
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.6%Job Opening 26Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs284301Change 17