What it pays
Government survey numbers — not estimates, not ads.
Half of all Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in the U.S. earn more than $58,640 a year — the middle 80% land between $40,140 and $79,380. About 2.1 million people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$58,640typical pay / year
2.1 millionpeople in this work
$79,380+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Move4
Load and unload cargo
+Load the ore-transfer trailer with five palletized drums, secure them with straps and chocks, record gross…
Load and unload cargo
+Load the ore-transfer trailer with five palletized drums, secure them with straps and chocks, record gross weights and seal numbers, then unload at Wash Bay B and report any fuel or equipment damage to Jake in Maintenance before the shift ends.
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Drive tractor-trailer trucks safely over intercity routes
+Drive the loaded tractor-trailer from Mine 3 to Central Plant on Route 6, maintain posted speeds and safe…
Drive tractor-trailer trucks safely over intercity routes
+Drive the loaded tractor-trailer from Mine 3 to Central Plant on Route 6, maintain posted speeds and safe following distances, call Dispatch if visibility or road conditions deteriorate, and enter start/stop locations and fuel stops into the trip record before handing it in.
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Follow all applicable traffic laws
+Drive only within posted limits, use seatbelt and lights at all times, obey local highway regulations and…
Follow all applicable traffic laws
+Drive only within posted limits, use seatbelt and lights at all times, obey local highway regulations and mine-site escort rules, yield to road closures, and report any citation or near-miss to Safety within two hours with location and witness names.
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Follow safety regulations and requirements
+Follow the site safety checklist on every shift: wear required PPE, follow fueling exclusion zones, lock out…
Follow safety regulations and requirements
+Follow the site safety checklist on every shift: wear required PPE, follow fueling exclusion zones, lock out tagged equipment, conduct a brief toolbox talk with the crew, and file any safety observations with Safety by the end of shift.
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Keeping the record1
Maintain a log of working hours
+Enter today’s start and stop times, break periods, and overtime into the drivers daily log, note any incident…
Maintain a log of working hours
+Enter today’s start and stop times, break periods, and overtime into the drivers daily log, note any incident or equipment delays, verify totals against site payroll rules, and send the completed log to payroll by 1800 for Friday payroll cutoff.
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Fixing1
Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections
+Walk the trailer pre-trip checklist at the yard: inspect tires, lights, brakes, couplings, fuel lines and…
Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections
+Walk the trailer pre-trip checklist at the yard: inspect tires, lights, brakes, couplings, fuel lines and emergency kit, note defects with photos, tag out any unsafe vehicle and notify Lead Mechanic Maria before loading begins.
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The daily work16
Transport goods between locations
+Move the diesel drums, spare filters and two containment pallets from the surface storeroom to Shaft 3 stores…
Transport goods between locations
+Move the diesel drums, spare filters and two containment pallets from the surface storeroom to Shaft 3 stores today, use the marked route that avoids the active blast zone, hand over the manifests to Jaime in stores and log vehicle odometer and seal numbers before departure.
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Control heavy-duty mining equipment
+Start the equipment handover for the CAT refueler at 06:30, complete pre-start inspection, set hydraulic…
Control heavy-duty mining equipment
+Start the equipment handover for the CAT refueler at 06:30, complete pre-start inspection, set hydraulic controls to transport mode, test pump pressure at 2500 psi, notify underground supervisor Marco if any fault lights appear, and record findings in the maintenance log.
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Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
+Read the site maps and overlay the morning shift vehicle list to plot each truck’s route, flag impassable…
Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
+Read the site maps and overlay the morning shift vehicle list to plot each truck’s route, flag impassable headings, and print the final route sheets for Dispatch by 06:30 so mechanics and drivers know access limits.
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Plan routes to optimize fuel and time
+Plan tomorrow’s fueling runs to minimise diesel consumption and on‑road time by grouping nearby stops,…
Plan routes to optimize fuel and time
+Plan tomorrow’s fueling runs to minimise diesel consumption and on‑road time by grouping nearby stops, prioritising high‑consumption machines, and building a timed sequence that returns the truck to depot before the scheduled driver breaks.
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Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
+Audit every load ticket and delivery manifest for today’s runs, confirm vehicle IDs, quantities, and…
Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
+Audit every load ticket and delivery manifest for today’s runs, confirm vehicle IDs, quantities, and signatures match pump logs, correct any mismatches, and upload the completed batch to central records before the shift supervisor signs off.
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Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
+When securing trailers, crank the landing gear until the trailer sits level and stable, confirm wheel chocks…
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
+When securing trailers, crank the landing gear until the trailer sits level and stable, confirm wheel chocks and parking brake are set, note the action in the shift notes, and call the lead immediately if you feel resistance or see any damage.
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Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
+Collect customer signatures or printed receipts for each delivery, total payments due at the end of the run,…
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
+Collect customer signatures or printed receipts for each delivery, total payments due at the end of the run, hand the signed receipts to the site cashier, and record payment status in today’s delivery log before leaving site.
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Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
+Read each bill of lading to confirm cargo type, destination, special handling, and consignee name, mark any…
Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
+Read each bill of lading to confirm cargo type, destination, special handling, and consignee name, mark any exceptions, assign the job to the correct truck, and text the driver the assignment with ETA and hazards noted.
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Remove debris from loaded trailers.
+Clear all loose rock, timber and fencing wire from the loaded trailer at Bay 3 so the haul can leave by 08:00…
Remove debris from loaded trailers.
+Clear all loose rock, timber and fencing wire from the loaded trailer at Bay 3 so the haul can leave by 08:00 — remove anything that could puncture tires or foul the hitch, stack debris neatly at the yard skip, and tell Dispatch when done.
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Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.
+Fit the replacement grader blade and secure the chain assembly on Unit 714 before the 10:30 shift change,…
Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.
+Fit the replacement grader blade and secure the chain assembly on Unit 714 before the 10:30 shift change, torque all bolts to spec, test lift and cutting angle, and sign off the equipment tag so Maintenance knows it's ready for work.
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Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
+Direct the loading crew at Dock A to pack the 20 drums and 12 pallets from pallet line two onto Trailer 18,…
Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
+Direct the loading crew at Dock A to pack the 20 drums and 12 pallets from pallet line two onto Trailer 18, keep the center of gravity low, block the drums at the front, and call me if weight balance looks over 9,000 kg on either axle.
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Drive long distances
+Drive the fuel convoy from Site B to Workshop 2, depart at 05:30 to arrive before first shift, follow the…
Drive long distances
+Drive the fuel convoy from Site B to Workshop 2, depart at 05:30 to arrive before first shift, follow the haul road, observe convoy spacing, report any road hazards by radio immediately, and log start and finish times on the run sheet.
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Report mechanical problems
+Report the noisy pump on Tank 4 to Maintenance with photos, note the vibration, oil leak and operating hours,…
Report mechanical problems
+Report the noisy pump on Tank 4 to Maintenance with photos, note the vibration, oil leak and operating hours, request an engineer inspection within 24 hours, and copy Fleet Manager so the unit is taken out of service if needed.
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Record defects found during inspections
+Record the cracks and worn hose clamps found during the C-shift inspection of Fuel Trailer 22, include…
Record defects found during inspections
+Record the cracks and worn hose clamps found during the C-shift inspection of Fuel Trailer 22, include photos, VIN, exact location, mark the trailer Out of Service if braking lines are affected, and upload the defect log before shift end.
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Inventory tracking
+Record today's fuel receipts, dispenses, and reorder alerts into inventory tracking for the east fueling bay,…
Inventory tracking
+Record today's fuel receipts, dispenses, and reorder alerts into inventory tracking for the east fueling bay, flag low diesel and kerosene, attach pump meter reads and supplier invoice, and notify logistics by end of shift.
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Inventory tracking
+Record today's fuel receipts, reconcile them against the physical tanks and supplier invoices, then update…
Inventory tracking
+Record today's fuel receipts, reconcile them against the physical tanks and supplier invoices, then update the inventory tracking for the west fueling bay and flag any variance over 50 litres for manager review by Friday noon.
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