Loader/driver vs loader

The differences between loader/drivers and loaders 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 $32,820 average annual salary of a loader.

The top three skills for a loader/driver include CDL, safety equipment and post-trip inspections. The most important skills for a loader are customer service, pallets, and loaders.

Loader/driver vs loader overview

	Loader/Driver	Loader
Yearly salary	$39,446	$32,820
Hourly rate	$18.96	$15.78
Growth rate	7%	6%
Number of jobs	137,815	40,008
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	43	41
Years of experience	4	-

Loader/driver vs loader salary

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

	Loader/Driver	Loader
Average salary	$39,446	$32,820
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $59,000	Between $27,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	New York	Alaska
Best paying company	Bulkmatic Transport	Kemps
Best paying industry	Utilities	Manufacturing

Differences between loader/driver and loader education

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

	Loader/Driver	Loader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Loader/driver vs loader demographics

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

	Loader/Driver	Loader
Average age	43	41
Gender ratio	Male, 92.4% Female, 7.6%	Male, 87.6% Female, 12.4%
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, 10.9% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 4.4% White, 63.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	4%	3%

Differences between loader/driver and loader 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

Loader example responsibilities.

Manage Mexico border, customs paperwork, and drayage for Lear, drayage/door to door movements for Nissan.
have the ability to operate a trackmobile.
Start off as Manifester, tendering BOL's and expediting loads.
Maintain all safety requirements as set forth by the company and OSHA.
Set pallet design to ensure the drivers' logistics would not be compromise.
Bill out trucks at the end of load, operate bobcat when need.

Loader/driver vs loader skills

Common loader/driver skills

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

Common loader skills

Customer Service, 17%
Pallets, 14%
Loaders, 8%
Customer Vehicles, 5%
Semi Trailers, 5%
Load Trucks, 5%