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What is a truck driver instructor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average truck driver instructor salary is $46,410. The most common degree is a high school diploma degree with an criminal justice major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become a truck driver instructor. Truck driver instructors 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.
ScoreTruck Driver InstructorUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $46,410

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.3

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.79%

Asian 3.52%

Black or African American 11.51%

Hispanic or Latino 20.35%

Unknown 4.62%

White 59.21%

Gender

female 13.40%

male 86.60%

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

Key steps to become a truck driver instructor

  1. Explore truck driver instructor education requirements

    Most common truck driver instructor degrees

    High School Diploma

    33.8 %

    Associate

    21.6 %

    Bachelor's

    21.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific truck driver instructor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    OTR32.34%
    DOT31.24%
    Safety Regulations8.59%
    Federal Motor5.57%
    DMV4.60%
  3. Complete relevant truck driver instructor training and internships

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

    • Check all load documentation for accuracy, inspect load and receive required signatures for pickup and delivery.
    • Instruct on the use of the rules of the road.
    • Work with students on range skills as well as road and classroom.
    • Transport oil safely, after testing oil.for bsw, to offloading stations
  5. Prepare your truck driver instructor resume

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

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  6. Apply for truck driver instructor jobs

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

The average truck driver instructor salary in the United States is $46,410 per year or $22 per hour. Truck driver instructor salaries range between $33,000 and $64,000 per year.

Average truck driver instructor salary
$46,410 Yearly
$22.31 hourly

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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
Pros

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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