Wrecker driver vs van driver

The differences between wrecker 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 wrecker driver and a van driver. Additionally, a wrecker driver has an average salary of $36,820, which is higher than the $36,254 average annual salary of a van driver.

The top three skills for a wrecker driver include tow vehicles, customer vehicles and rollback. The most important skills for a van driver are CDL, customer service, and OTR.

Wrecker driver vs van driver overview

	Wrecker Driver	Van Driver
Yearly salary	$36,820	$36,254
Hourly rate	$17.70	$17.43
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	620,451	791,293
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Wrecker driver vs van driver salary

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

	Wrecker Driver	Van Driver
Average salary	$36,820	$36,254
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $52,000	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 wrecker driver and van driver education

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

	Wrecker Driver	Van Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wrecker driver vs van driver demographics

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

	Wrecker Driver	Van Driver
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%	Male, 65.9% Female, 34.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 3.5% White, 60.1% 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 wrecker driver and van driver duties and responsibilities

Wrecker driver example responsibilities.

Operate rollback auto wrecker to move damage by accident, stall or tick by police for traffic violations.
Tow vehicles from accident scenes, trespasses, and repair calls for AAA, dispatch drivers to appropriate calls.
Tow and or repair semi truck and trailers break down along Rt.80 in the Logington pa and surrounding area.
Provide AAA roadside assistance and tows.respond to city impounds and wrecks.salvage car transportation
Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment
Deliver customers to their destination/homes/doorsteps with luggage/baggage groceries

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

Wrecker driver vs van driver skills

Common wrecker driver skills

Tow Vehicles, 25%
Customer Vehicles, 13%
Rollback, 9%
Tow Truck, 8%
Service Stations, 6%
Lockout, 4%

Common van driver skills

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