Trailer driver vs van driver

The differences between trailer drivers and van drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a trailer driver and a van driver. Additionally, a trailer driver has an average salary of $50,801, which is higher than the $36,254 average annual salary of a van driver.

The top three skills for a trailer driver include CDL, DOT and OTR. The most important skills for a van driver are CDL, customer service, and OTR.

Trailer driver vs van driver overview

	Trailer Driver	Van Driver
Yearly salary	$50,801	$36,254
Hourly rate	$24.42	$17.43
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	795,437	791,293
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Trailer driver vs van driver salary

Trailer drivers and van drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Trailer Driver	Van Driver
Average salary	$50,801	$36,254
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $73,000	Between $24,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	DVFSchool
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between trailer driver and van driver education

There are a few differences between a trailer driver and a van driver in terms of educational background:

	Trailer Driver	Van Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Trailer driver vs van driver demographics

Here are the differences between trailer drivers' and van drivers' demographics:

	Trailer Driver	Van Driver
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%	Male, 65.9% Female, 34.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 3.5% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 3.6% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between trailer driver and van driver duties and responsibilities

Trailer driver example responsibilities.

Check all load documentation for accuracy, inspect load and receive required signatures for pickup and delivery.
Drive flatb with sand sacs from train depot to load site.

Van driver example responsibilities.

Perform basic math sufficient to process axle weights at shipping docks.
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures including CPR.
Plot route pickup and drop off points.
Have taken additional training in HAZMAT and international audit procedures.
Specialize in teaching reading, writing, and math skills.
Obtain knowledge of CDL laws and statues in accordance with the D.O.T

Trailer driver vs van driver skills

Common trailer driver skills

CDL, 27%
DOT, 19%
OTR, 10%
Delivery Schedules, 7%
Post-Trip Inspections, 6%
Safety Regulations, 6%

Common van driver skills

CDL, 18%
Customer Service, 13%
OTR, 9%
Mechanical Problems, 9%
GPS, 7%
Vehicle Inspections, 6%