Light Truck Drivers
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.
- O*NET-SOC code
53-3033.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$44,860
Employment, U.S.983,300
Median hourly wage$21.57
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,800 | $37,270 | $44,860 | $52,310 | $80,310 |
By state (51)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 13,980 | $38,490 | 1.05 |
| Alaska | 1,790 | $57,190 | 0.87 |
| Arizona | 18,400 | $45,140 | 0.90 |
| Arkansas | 9,340 | $37,080 | 1.13 |
| California | 111,950 | $46,790 | 0.97 |
| Colorado | 15,810 | $48,410 | 0.87 |
| Connecticut | 10,720 | $44,500 | 1.00 |
| Delaware | 4,200 | $43,990 | 1.37 |
| District of Columbia | 540 | $49,330 | 0.12 |
| Florida | 67,390 | $41,810 | 1.07 |
| Georgia | 26,050 | $44,050 | 0.84 |
| Hawaii | 3,690 | $45,930 | 0.93 |
| Idaho | 7,120 | $44,370 | 1.31 |
| Illinois | 47,190 | $47,380 | 1.22 |
| Indiana | 19,880 | $44,560 | 0.98 |
| Iowa | 9,680 | $42,750 | 0.98 |
| Kansas | 9,140 | $43,730 | 1.01 |
| Kentucky | 15,630 | $43,230 | 1.24 |
| Louisiana | 14,300 | $39,440 | 1.17 |
| Maine | 3,120 | $44,550 | 0.77 |
| Maryland | 18,420 | $48,150 | 1.05 |
| Massachusetts | 23,350 | $48,110 | 1.02 |
| Michigan | 26,160 | $43,000 | 0.94 |
| Minnesota | 17,360 | $48,880 | 0.93 |
| Mississippi | 7,030 | $38,140 | 0.96 |
| Missouri | 16,210 | $45,500 | 0.87 |
| Montana | 2,960 | $46,420 | 0.91 |
| Nebraska | 4,210 | $44,120 | 0.65 |
| Nevada | 9,520 | $43,760 | 0.97 |
| New Hampshire | 4,670 | $46,260 | 1.08 |
| New Jersey | 33,900 | $46,820 | 1.25 |
| New Mexico | 4,220 | $42,360 | 0.77 |
| New York | 56,490 | $46,330 | 0.92 |
| North Carolina | 31,810 | $39,910 | 1.02 |
| North Dakota | 1,950 | $47,950 | 0.72 |
| Ohio | 35,130 | $42,600 | 1.00 |
| Oklahoma | 10,020 | $39,840 | 0.93 |
| Oregon | 11,120 | $47,150 | 0.89 |
| Pennsylvania | 42,380 | $44,120 | 1.10 |
| Rhode Island | 3,110 | $45,660 | 0.98 |
| South Carolina | 11,950 | $37,680 | 0.82 |
| South Dakota | 4,820 | $43,240 | 1.67 |
| Tennessee | 33,710 | $45,050 | 1.63 |
| Texas | 78,540 | $42,500 | 0.88 |
| Utah | 9,930 | $45,860 | 0.90 |
| Vermont | 2,050 | $45,090 | 1.07 |
| Virginia | 25,170 | $42,450 | 0.97 |
| Washington | 23,290 | $49,070 | 1.04 |
| West Virginia | 3,330 | $38,860 | 0.75 |
| Wisconsin | 19,140 | $45,670 | 1.03 |
| Wyoming | 1,450 | $43,780 | 0.81 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parking Attendants | 1-2 | 0.963 |
| 2 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1-2 | 0.963 |
| 3 | Couriers and Messengers | 1-2 | 0.963 |
| 4 | Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1-2 | 0.958 |
| 5 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 1-2 | 0.955 |
| 6 | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | 1-2 | 0.954 |
| 7 | Aircraft Service Attendants | 1-2 | 0.952 |
| 8 | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | 1-2 | 0.948 |
| 9 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1-2 | 0.946 |
| 10 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1-2 | 0.945 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Light Truck Drivers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Troubleshooting | 0.88 | 0.963 |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | Operations Monitoring | 0.88 | 0.954 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | Coordination | 1.00 | 0.944 |
| Bridge and Lock Tenders | Coordination | 1.00 | 0.941 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | Service Orientation | 1.00 | 0.938 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | Coordination | 1.50 | 0.938 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | Service Orientation | 1.00 | 0.931 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | Coordination | 0.88 | 0.929 |
| Print Binding and Finishing Workers | Quality Control Analysis | 1.00 | 0.927 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Light Truck Drivers, excluding software Light Truck Drivers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse management system WMS | 4 of 20 | 10.3x |
| Inventory tracking software | 4 of 20 | 4.1x |
| Google Docs | 3 of 20 | 1.3x |
| SAP software | 6 of 20 | 1.0x |
| Email software | 3 of 20 | 0.5x |
| Microsoft Word | 14 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Web browser software | 3 of 20 | 0.3x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 1.62 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 3.80 | 2.87 |
| Transportation | 3.41 | 2.90 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.38 | 3.51 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.86 | 2.09 |
| Administrative | 2.63 | 2.22 |
| Mechanical | 2.48 | 2.47 |
| Administration and Management | 2.43 | 2.45 |
| Mathematics | 2.39 | 2.06 |
| Production and Processing | 2.36 | 2.39 |
| Education and Training | 2.35 | 1.65 |
| Telecommunications | 2.34 | 0.90 |
| Foreign Language | 2.18 | 2.05 |
| Law and Government | 2.17 | 1.65 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.11 | 1.66 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.10 | 1.91 |
| Geography | 2.06 | 1.93 |
| Communications and Media | 1.97 | 1.17 |
| Physics | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Chemistry | 1.78 | 1.36 |
| Building and Construction | 1.71 | 0.86 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.67 | 0.95 |
| Food Production | 1.62 | not rated |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.61 | 1.23 |
| Psychology | 1.59 | 1.44 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.53 | 1.09 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.51 | 1.08 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.44 | not rated |
| Design | 1.44 | 0.97 |
| Biology | 1.39 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.33 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.11 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.10 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.07 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Far Vision | 3.62 | 3.38 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Spatial Orientation | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Near Vision | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | 3.12 | 3.62 |
| Static Strength | 3.12 | 3.62 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Reaction Time | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Stamina | 3.12 | 2.62 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Response Orientation | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Depth Perception | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Information Ordering | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Rate Control | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Visualization | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.88 | 2.25 |
| Time Sharing | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Written Expression | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Night Vision | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Number Facility | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Originality | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Sound Localization | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.38 | 0.38 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- Automatic routing software
- Computerized inventory tracking software
- Eko
- FreightDATA
- IBM Domino
- Inventory management systems
- Package location and tracking software
- Recordkeeping software
- Vehicle location and tracking software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | 1,610 | 2.38 | $53,190 |
| Decatur, IL | 680 | 2.37 | $47,660 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 8,190 | 2.12 | $48,350 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 3,500 | 2.06 | $49,990 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | 670 | 2.06 | $42,260 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 2,080 | 1.84 | $42,890 |
| Dubuque, IA | 660 | 1.78 | $41,810 |
| Boise City, ID | 4,360 | 1.76 | $44,400 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 11,940 | 1.72 | $44,970 |
| Rapid City, SD | 800 | 1.71 | $43,250 |