Truck driver helper vs van driver

The differences between truck driver helpers 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 truck driver helper and a van driver. Additionally, a van driver has an average salary of $36,254, 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 van driver are CDL, customer service, and OTR.

Truck driver helper vs van driver overview

	Truck Driver Helper	Van Driver
Yearly salary	$32,483	$36,254
Hourly rate	$15.62	$17.43
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	836,561	791,293
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Truck driver helper vs van driver salary

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

	Truck Driver Helper	Van Driver
Average salary	$32,483	$36,254
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $46,000	Between $24,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	Bensalem, PA	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New York	Alaska
Best paying company	Waste Connections	DVFSchool
Best paying industry	Retail	Transportation

Differences between truck driver helper and van driver education

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

	Truck Driver Helper	Van Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Truck driver helper vs van driver demographics

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

	Truck Driver Helper	Van Driver
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%	Male, 65.9% Female, 34.1%
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, 12.2% 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 truck driver helper and van 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

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

Truck driver helper vs van driver skills

Common truck driver helper skills

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

Common van driver skills

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