Like many community college programs, the Huntsville Center plays an essential role in the professional development and specialized training of an ever-increasing, diverse, and dynamic workforce.
2020 Median Pay
Entry-Level Education Requirements
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
Annual Area Job Openings, 2020
Area Employment, 2020
Area Employment Projection, 2029
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 capacity of at least 26,001 pounds per gross vehicle weight (GVW). They deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states.
Employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow about 9 percent from 2020 to 2029. As the economy grows, the demand for goods will increase, and more truck drivers will be needed to keep supply chains moving. Trucks transport most of the freight in the United States, so as households and businesses increase their spending, the trucking industry will grow.
Job prospects for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are expected to be favorable. Because of to the demanding lifestyle and time spent away from home, many companies have trouble finding qualified long-haul drivers.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers typically perform the following job duties: