Loader/driver vs truck driver

The differences between loader/drivers and truck drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a loader/driver, becoming a truck driver takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a truck driver has an average salary of $60,326, which is higher than the $39,446 average annual salary of a loader/driver.

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

Loader/driver vs truck driver overview

	Loader/Driver	Truck Driver
Yearly salary	$39,446	$60,326
Hourly rate	$18.96	$29.00
Growth rate	7%	4%
Number of jobs	137,815	827,858
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	43	48
Years of experience	4	2

Loader/driver vs truck driver salary

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

	Loader/Driver	Truck Driver
Average salary	$39,446	$60,326
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $59,000	Between $40,000 And $90,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	Wilmington, DE
Highest paying state	New York	Delaware
Best paying company	Bulkmatic Transport	W. R. Grace & Co
Best paying industry	Utilities	Retail

Differences between loader/driver and truck driver education

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

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

Loader/driver vs truck driver demographics

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

	Loader/Driver	Truck Driver
Average age	43	48
Gender ratio	Male, 92.4% Female, 7.6%	Male, 91.6% Female, 8.4%
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, 12.8% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 3.4% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between loader/driver and truck 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

Truck driver example responsibilities.

Manage and expedite the secure transportation and accountability of logistic materials and HAZMAT chemicals to commercial, state and government facilities.
Flatb loads including steel and specialty metals, pipe, refractory brick, commercial building materials, lumber and equipment.
Follow all HAZMAT regulations while transporting hazardous materials.
Utilize appropriate PPE at all times.
Dedicate run from Tennessee to California with LTL.
Used proper PPE and safety equipment when need.

Loader/driver vs truck driver skills

Common loader/driver skills

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

Common truck driver skills

CDL, 47%
OTR, 12%
DOT, 10%
PET, 6%
Hazmat, 4%
Customer Service, 4%