Loader/driver vs driver

The differences between loader/drivers and drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a loader/driver has an average salary of $39,446, which is higher than the $34,771 average annual salary of a driver.

The top three skills for a loader/driver include CDL, safety equipment and post-trip inspections. The most important skills for a driver are math, basic math, and CDL.

Loader/driver vs driver overview

	Loader/Driver	Driver
Yearly salary	$39,446	$34,771
Hourly rate	$18.96	$16.72
Growth rate	7%	11%
Number of jobs	137,815	1,017,998
Job satisfaction	-	4.33
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	43	48
Years of experience	4	-

Loader/driver vs driver salary

Loader/drivers and drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Loader/Driver	Driver
Average salary	$39,446	$34,771
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $59,000	Between $22,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	New York	Vermont
Best paying company	Bulkmatic Transport	Air Liquide
Best paying industry	Utilities	Manufacturing

Differences between loader/driver and driver education

There are a few differences between a loader/driver and a driver in terms of educational background:

	Loader/Driver	Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Loader/driver vs driver demographics

Here are the differences between loader/drivers' and drivers' demographics:

	Loader/Driver	Driver
Average age	43	48
Gender ratio	Male, 92.4% Female, 7.6%	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.4% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 3.5% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between loader/driver and driver duties and responsibilities

Loader/driver example responsibilities.

DOT certify to drive trucks.
Operate automated and semi-automate hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and empty contents.
Deliver and run all parts of the DFW Metroplex, and love the work
Maintain a neat and clean work area, follow OSHA standards for safe material handling.
Deliver auto supplies Unload/loading supplies upon delivery used GPS
Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment

Driver example responsibilities.

Haul asphalt, gravel, dirt, etc.
Maintain accurate logs and comply with all FMCSA regulations.
Deliver sand, rock, and asphalt across eastern NC.
Provide safe and timely transportation for students, utilizing CDL license and attendant endorsements.
Reduce carrier and customer risk by remaining proficiently knowledgeable of FMCSA rules and regulations.
Air brakes endorsement but willing and able to get others including tanker, HazMat, and passenger.

Loader/driver vs driver skills

Common loader/driver skills

CDL, 28%
Safety Equipment, 11%
Post-Trip Inspections, 9%
DOT, 9%
OSHA, 5%
Safety Policies, 4%

Common driver skills

Math, 14%
Basic Math, 14%
CDL, 10%
Safety Rules, 10%
Cleanliness, 10%
Customer Orders, 7%