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What is a rolloff truck driver and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average rolloff truck driver salary is $40,324. The most common degree is a high school diploma degree with an business major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become a rolloff truck driver. Rolloff truck drivers with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 90,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreRolloff Truck DriverUS Average
Salary
3.2

Avg. Salary $40,324

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.3

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.83%

Asian 3.90%

Black or African American 13.43%

Hispanic or Latino 18.41%

Unknown 4.82%

White 58.60%

Gender

female 5.14%

male 94.86%

Age - 49
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 - 49
Stress level
7.3

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
4.6

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
1.4

Work life balance is very poor

6.4 - fair

Rolloff truck driver career paths

Key steps to become a rolloff truck driver

  1. Explore rolloff truck driver education requirements

    Most common rolloff truck driver degrees

    High School Diploma

    55.4 %

    Associate

    16.1 %

    Diploma

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific rolloff truck driver skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CDL32.20%
    Post-Trip Inspections23.26%
    DOT22.17%
    OSHA17.22%
    Disposal Site3.11%
  3. Complete relevant rolloff truck driver training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New rolloff truck 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 rolloff truck driver based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real rolloff truck driver resumes.
  4. Research rolloff truck driver duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and expedite the secure transportation and accountability of logistic materials and HAZMAT chemicals to commercial, state and government facilities.
    • Complete delivery and pickup paperwork promptly and accurately, returning say paperwork to the appropriate facility personnel.
    • Deliver heating oil, kerosene, and off road diesel.
  5. Prepare your rolloff truck driver resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your rolloff truck driver resume.

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  6. Apply for rolloff truck driver jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a rolloff truck 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 rolloff truck driver salary

The average rolloff truck driver salary in the United States is $40,324 per year or $19 per hour. Rolloff truck driver salaries range between $30,000 and $52,000 per year.

Average rolloff truck driver salary
$40,324 Yearly
$19.39 hourly

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Rolloff truck driver reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2021
Pros

I always want to be a good behaviour and transparency

Cons

I don't like laziness or bad behaviour or any controversy


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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2021
Pros

i have experience in that line. it is best line for my future life

Cons

i need 8 hours sleep but if i did not like to sleep how i can get fresh for driving


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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020
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Actually earn enough money to support your family. You can work however & whenever you choose to work as long as you pick up & deliver on time.

Cons

You can make enough money to support your family but you will not be a very big part of that family. Not family oriented, always gone. Missing out on your family's life.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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