Lead handler vs roll trucker

The differences between lead handlers and roll truckers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lead handler has an average salary of $51,594, which is higher than the $51,579 average annual salary of a roll trucker.

The top three skills for a lead handler include logistics, performance reviews and unload trucks. The most important skills for a roll trucker are CDL, safety policies, and safety issues.

Lead handler vs roll trucker overview

	Lead Handler	Roll Trucker
Yearly salary	$51,594	$51,579
Hourly rate	$24.80	$24.80
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	28,088	1,891
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 60%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Lead handler vs roll trucker salary

Lead handlers and roll truckers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Handler	Roll Trucker
Average salary	$51,594	$51,579
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $24,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between lead handler and roll trucker education

There are a few differences between a lead handler and a roll trucker in terms of educational background:

	Lead Handler	Roll Trucker
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 60%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lead handler vs roll trucker demographics

Here are the differences between lead handlers' and roll truckers' demographics:

	Lead Handler	Roll Trucker
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%	Male, 93.7% Female, 6.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 4.4% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 3.9% White, 64.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between lead handler and roll trucker duties and responsibilities

Lead handler example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of branch operations, including package logistics and the supervision of staff.
Doff rolls weigh, wrap, and label then place into inventory warehouse using a forklift or roll clamp
Utilize proper PPE full face respirator and tyvek suits.
Have traits of knowledge, leadership, and coordination.
Fill sandbags and cut scribing wood and wire for cement pours.
Assist in all aspects of the company; signage team, logistics, mark downs, inventory

Roll trucker example responsibilities.

Train as a driver for the first month until CDL are acquired.
Utilize DIAD equipment to verify package recipient and obtain recipient signature if necessary.
Utilize DIAD equipment to verify package recipient and obtain recipient signature if necessary.

Lead handler vs roll trucker skills

Common lead handler skills

Logistics, 51%
Performance Reviews, 42%
Unload Trucks, 2%
Materials Handling, 2%
Windows, 2%
Measure Materials, 1%

Common roll trucker skills

CDL, 29%
Safety Policies, 17%
Safety Issues, 17%
Federal Regulations, 14%
Route Sheet, 8%
Removal Services, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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