Earnings

Local drivers are usually paid by the hour, with extra earnings for overtime working. Employers compensate long distance truck drivers mainly by the mile. This kind of rate may vary from employer to employer or it may depend on the type of freight they are trucking. Usually, payment increases with seniority, mileage driven, seniority, and the size of truck driven. Many truck drivers receive commissions based on their sales. Drivers without experience earn from the minimum wage to $20.00 per hour. The pay for drivers with experience range from minimum to $25.00 per hour.