Truck driver instructor vs driver

The differences between truck driver instructors and drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a truck driver instructor has an average salary of $46,410, which is higher than the $34,771 average annual salary of a driver.

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

Truck driver instructor vs driver overview

	Truck Driver Instructor	Driver
Yearly salary	$46,410	$34,771
Hourly rate	$22.31	$16.72
Growth rate	4%	11%
Number of jobs	690,758	1,017,998
Job satisfaction	-	4.33
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	-

Truck driver instructor vs driver salary

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

	Truck Driver Instructor	Driver
Average salary	$46,410	$34,771
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $64,000	Between $22,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Vermont
Best paying company	-	Air Liquide
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between truck driver instructor and driver education

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

	Truck Driver Instructor	Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Truck driver instructor vs driver demographics

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

	Truck Driver Instructor	Driver
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 86.6% Female, 13.4%	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 3.5% White, 59.2% 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 instructor and driver duties and responsibilities

Truck driver instructor example 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
Test gravity and BSW of samples to ensure oil is good to load.
Maintain open communication via CB radio for additional instructions.

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 instructor vs driver skills

Common truck driver instructor skills

OTR, 32%
DOT, 31%
Safety Regulations, 9%
Federal Motor, 6%
DMV, 5%
Defensive Driving, 4%

Common driver skills

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