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What is a new car driver and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a new car driver. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.11 an hour? That's $45,982 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 20% and produce 72,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreNew Car DriverUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $45,982

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.4

Growth rate 20%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.55%

Asian 9.49%

Black or African American 8.31%

Hispanic or Latino 21.62%

Unknown 4.60%

White 55.42%

Gender

female 16.67%

male 83.33%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
6.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.7

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

New car driver career paths

Key steps to become a new car driver

  1. Explore new car driver education requirements

    Most common new car driver degrees

    Bachelor's

    31.4 %

    High School Diploma

    25.7 %

    Associate

    20.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific new car driver skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DOT100.00%
  3. Complete relevant new car driver training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New new car drivers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a new car driver based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real new car driver resumes.
  4. Research new car driver duties and responsibilities

    • Perform a variety of tasks such as mowing, trimming, laying sod, creating rock walls, etc.
    • Ensure all rail safety requirements are meet, report any repairs before departing rail yard.
  5. Apply for new car driver jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a new car driver job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average new car driver salary

The average new car driver salary in the United States is $45,982 per year or $22 per hour. New car driver salaries range between $27,000 and $77,000 per year.

Average new car driver salary
$45,982 Yearly
$22.11 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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