Truck driver helper vs driver

The differences between truck driver helpers and drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a driver has an average salary of $34,771, which is higher than the $32,483 average annual salary of a truck driver helper.

The top three skills for a truck driver helper include safety policies, CDL and DOT. The most important skills for a driver are math, basic math, and CDL.

Truck driver helper vs driver overview

	Truck Driver Helper	Driver
Yearly salary	$32,483	$34,771
Hourly rate	$15.62	$16.72
Growth rate	4%	11%
Number of jobs	836,561	1,017,998
Job satisfaction	5	4.33
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	-

Truck driver helper vs driver salary

Truck driver helpers and drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Truck Driver Helper	Driver
Average salary	$32,483	$34,771
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $46,000	Between $22,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Bensalem, PA	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	New York	Vermont
Best paying company	Waste Connections	Air Liquide
Best paying industry	Retail	Manufacturing

Differences between truck driver helper and driver education

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

	Truck Driver Helper	Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Truck driver helper vs driver demographics

Here are the differences between truck driver helpers' and drivers' demographics:

	Truck Driver Helper	Driver
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.0% Asian, 3.4% White, 53.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 3.5% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between truck driver helper and driver duties and responsibilities

Truck driver helper example responsibilities.

Manage and expedite the secure transportation and accountability of logistic materials and HAZMAT chemicals to commercial, state and government facilities.
Follow GPS directives and maintain in constant communication with dispatch when necessary.
Sort packages by region, deliver packages to customers, handle cash-on-delivery payments, process business pickups, utilize DIAD board technology

Driver example responsibilities.

Haul asphalt, gravel, dirt, etc.
Maintain accurate logs and comply with all FMCSA regulations.
Deliver sand, rock, and asphalt across eastern NC.
Provide safe and timely transportation for students, utilizing CDL license and attendant endorsements.
Reduce carrier and customer risk by remaining proficiently knowledgeable of FMCSA rules and regulations.
Air brakes endorsement but willing and able to get others including tanker, HazMat, and passenger.

Truck driver helper vs driver skills

Common truck driver helper skills

Safety Policies, 25%
CDL, 20%
DOT, 13%
Load Trucks, 8%
Safety Regulations, 7%
Safety Rules, 7%

Common driver skills

Math, 14%
Basic Math, 14%
CDL, 10%
Safety Rules, 10%
Cleanliness, 10%
Customer Orders, 7%